Dr. Bryan Yorton
Dr. Bryan Yorton, associate professor of philosophy, is the
chair of the HSU Philosophy Program. He previously taught at several schools
before serving as chair of the religion and philosophy department, honors
program director, and distinguished professor of religion at Bethany College in
Lindsborg, Kansas.
He holds a variety of degrees, including a master’s degree in
humanities (in philosophy of religion) from Western Kentucky University in
Bowling Green, Kentucky, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (in philosophy) from
The University of Texas in Austin.
Yorton’s scholarly efforts have focused on the role of
imagination in religious and ethical beliefs and the writings of Soren
Kierkegaard. He has a wide variety of academic interests outside of philosophy,
including theology, history, literature, politics, psychology, and general
science.
He is a member of the American Philosophical Association and
has been active in the Society of Christian Philosophers.
Degrees Earned
- Associate of Science, Liberal Arts, Judson
Baptist College
- Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Westmont College
- Master of Arts, Humanities, Western Kentucky
University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy, University of
Texas at Austin, 1995