An Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Guide to the Things that Really Matter

Steven B. Sherman (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate professor of philosophy at Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ). Steve has taught philosophy, apologetics, ethics, theology, hermeneutics, and world religion courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He and Lynn enjoy being desert dwellers and bi-coastal travelers, regularly visiting family, friends, and national parks.

Steven B. Sherman (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate professor of philosophy at Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ). Steve has taught philosophy, apologetics, ethics, theology, hermeneutics, and world religion courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He and Lynn enjoy being desert dwellers and bi-coastal travelers, regularly visiting family, friends, and national parks.

Richard A. Holland, Jr. (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is currently serving as assistant professor of philosophy at Grand Canyon University. Since 2008, Rich has taught various courses including philosophy of religion, ethics, epistemology, and Christian apologetics at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels, at both public and private universities. He and his family live in Goodyear, Arizona.

Gary S. Osmundsen (PhD, University of Oklahoma) is a professor of philosophy at Grand Canyon University. Since 2008, he has taught various undergraduate courses in philosophy—specifically, logic, introduction to philosophy, critical reasoning, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. He and his wife Julie live in Phoenix, Arizona with their four children.    

Peter J. Rasor II is presently the Senior Pastor of Lilburn Christian Church in Lilburn, GA, and teaches philosophy adjunctly at Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ) and Bethel University (Mishawaka, IN). He previously served as assistant professor of philosophy at Grand Canyon University (2015-2023). He is co-author of Controversy of the Ages (2017) and author of the fantasy novel The Plague of Kosmon: Rise of the Seer. He holds a ThM in theology and PhD in philosophy from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY).