Academics

Faculty

School of Arts & Sciences

Aaron Urbanczyk, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences
(615) 297-7545 ext. 434
(615) 292-6094 fax
email: urbanczyka@aquinascollege.edu

Faculty

    Collin T. Ballance, Ed.D. Professor, Mathematics School of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x491

    Ed.D., Memphis State University
    M.Ed., Memphis State University
    B.S., University of Tennssee – Knoxville

    Gregory W. Bennett, D.C. Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences School of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x485

    D.C., Life University
    B.A., University of Delaware

    Thomas E. Bianconi Adjunct, Biological Sciences School of Arts & Sciences

    M.S., University of Tennessee – Knoxville
    B.S., University of Tennessee – Knoxville

    Melanie W. Bishop, D.D.S. Adjunct, Biological Sciences School of Arts & Sciences

    D.D.S., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Richard H. Bulzacchelli, S.T.D. Associate Professor, Theology School of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x402

    S.T.D., International Marian Research Institute
    S.T.L., Dominican House of Studies
    M.A., Providence College
    M.A., Marquette University
    B.A., Saint Vincent College

    Kari L. Byard Assistant to the Vice President for Academics Adjunct, Information SystemsSchool of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x449

    B.S., Bethel University

    Cesar E. Corazao Adjunct, Information Systems School of Arts & Sciences

    M.B.A., University of Dallas
    B.B.A., Universidad Del Pacifico – Lima, Peru

    Karen K. Deal, M.D./Ph.D. Adjunct, Biological Sciences School of Arts & Sciences

    M.D./Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
    B.S., University of Pittsburgh

    Sister Mary Davyd Deerwester, O.P. Adjunct, Theology School of Arts & Sciences

    M.Ed., Trevecca University
    M.A., Christendom College, Notre Dame Graduate School
    B.A., Thomas More College

    George E. Gaffney, Ph.D. Adjunct, Latin School of Arts & Sciences

    Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
    M.A., Vanderbilt University
    B.A., Vanderbilt University

    Frank M. Hatcher, Ph.D. Professor, Biological Sciences School of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x403

    Ph.D., Louisiana State University
    M.S., Northwestern State University of Louisiana
    B.S., Louisiana State University

    Katherine V. Haynes, Ph.D. Associate Professor, English School of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x490

    Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
    M.T.S., Emory University
    B.A., Mercer University

    Frances D. Henderson, Ph.D. Adjunct, English School of Arts & Sciences

    Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
    M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
    M.A., Vanderbilt University
    M.A., Xavier University
    B.S., Vanderbilt University

    MaryAltani Karpos, Ph.D. Adjunct, Sociology School of Arts & Sciences

    Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
    M.A., Vanderbilt University
    M.S., California State University
    B.S., California State University

    Kevin F. Keiser Adjunct, Theology School of Arts & Sciences

    S.T.L., The Pontifical University  of St. Thomas Aquinas – Rome
    S.T.B., The Pontifical University  of St. Thomas Aquinas – Rome

    Walter E. Mann, Ph.D. Adjunct, Music School of Arts & Sciences

    Ph.D., University of Iowa
    M.M., Memphis State University
    B.M. Memphis State University

    Steve J. McCarthy Assistant Professor, History School of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x466

    M.A.T., Memphis State University
    M.A., Memphis State University
    B.A., St. Benedict’s College

    Michael J. McCaughey, Ph.D. Adjunct, Information Systems School of Arts & Sciences

    Ph.D., University of Illinois – Urbana
    M.S., University of Illinois – Urbana
    B.S., University of Notre Dame

    Elizabeth C. McGovern Adjunct, Sociology School of Arts & Sciences

    M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee – Knoxville
    B.A., University of Kentucky

    Katherine J. Morrice Adjunct, Spanish School of Arts & Sciences

    M.Ed., Auburn University
    M.M., University of Massachusetts – Amherst
    B.M., North Carolina School of Arts

    Sister Mary Angelica Neenan, O.P., S.T.D. Assistant Professor, Theology School of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x628

    S.T.D., Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome
    S.T.L., Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome
    S.T.B., Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome
    B.A., Belmont University

    Karen A. Pagan Adjunct, Philosophy School of Arts & Sciences

    M.A., Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
    A.B., University of California at Berkeley

    Peter A. Pagan Aguiar, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Philosophy School of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x458

    Ph.D., Fordham University
    M.A., Fordham University
    B.A., University of California at Berkeley

    Julie Petcu Adjunct, Biological Sciences School of Arts & Sciences

    M.Ed., Regis University
    M.S., University of Pennsylvania
    B.S., Boston University

    Sister Mary Dominic Pitts, O.P., Ph.D. Professor, English School of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x453

    Ph.D., University of Michigan
    M.A., Univeristy of Michigan
    B.A., Birmingham-Southern College

    Fay W. Renardson Adjunct, Art School of Arts & Sciences

    B.A., Vanderbilt University

    Randy W. Rudder Adjunct, English School of Arts & Sciences

    M.A., Tennessee State University
    B.A., Mount Union College

    Vincent J. Ruzzo Adjunct, Psychology School of Arts & Sciences

    M.S., State University of New York at Albany
    B.S., Union College

    Vince T. Ryan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, History School of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x443

    Ph.D., St. Louis University
    M.A., St. Louis University
    B.A., University of San Francisco

    Shannon K. Seals Adjunct, Biological Sciences School of Arts & Sciences

    M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
    B.A., Lipscomb University

    William C. Smart, Ph.D. Associate Provost Associate Professor, Biological SciencesOffice of Academics (615) 297-7545 x478

    Ph.D., University of Tennessee – Memphis
    B.A., University of Tennessee – Knoxville

    Benjamin L. Smith, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Philosophy School of Arts & SciencesPhilosophy (615) 297-7545 x448

    Ph.D., University of St. Thomas – Houston
    M.A., Catholic University of America
    B.A., Belmont University

    Father Guy Albert Trudel, O.P., D.Phil. Director of the Center for Faith and Culture Associate Professor, EnglishSchool of Arts & Sciences (615) 297-7545 x408

    D.Phil., University of Oxford
    L.M.S., Pontifical University of Medieval Studies – Toronto
    M.A., University of Toronto
    M.Div., St. Michael’s College
    B.A., University of Saskatchewan

    Aaron Urbanczyk, Ph.D. Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences Director of the Write REASON CenterAssociate Professor, English (615) 297-7545 x434

    Ph.D., Florida State University
    M.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
    B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Sister Jean Marie Warner, O.P. Adjunct, Philosophy School of Arts & Sciences

    M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi
    M.A., Catholic University of America
    B.A., Notre Dame College

    Office of the School of Arts & Sciences:

    4210 Harding Pike
    Nashville, TN 37205
    (615) 297-7545 ext. 609
    Fax: (615) 783-0562
    artssciences@aquinascollege.edu

    RSS Arts & Sciences News

    "The faculty is so nice and enthusiastic! They are always willing to help."

    - Abbey
    Student

    "It’s important to me to have good role models and to have teachers who believe that I can succeed and challenge me in my studies as well as my faith."

    - Lauren
    Student

    As a liberal arts student, I feel continually encouraged to ask questions so that I may contribute to the betterment of myself and society. The faculty at Aquinas come from various backgrounds and specialties, each adding to the overall education process that makes a student a lover of wisdom.

    - Andy L.
    Arts & Sciences student

    I study Arts & Sciences at Aquinas College because the professors genuinely care about the formation of the whole person and want the mind to be formed in a truly classical education.

    - Pamela S.
    Arts & Sciences student

    Studying the liberal arts at Aquinas College will only give you freedom—freedom from the restraint of ignorance, from the tyranny of complacence.

    - Christa N.
    Arts & Sciences student

    If you want to learn how to think, not only what to think, then Arts & Sciences at Aquinas College is the place to be. It provides a unique environment where you will be able to grow intellectually and spiritually, preparing you for anything the future could bring.

    - Arts & Sciences Student

    "The academics here at Aquinas College will require lots of hard work and time, but there is so much academic support, and lots of people who love to just get together and study."

    - Mary W.
    Aquinas Student

    The Aquinas College program enables you to engage in course material in an in depth way because of the small class sizes and the teachers’ attention to detail.

    - Arts & Sciences Student

    The professors are superb. We have small class sizes and a close community and family feel. It fosters human flourishing. We love it!

    - Arts & Sciences Student

    "I love all my professors. They care about their students and challenge them. Their faith is number one in their lives and that’s what matters the most to me."

    - Lauren
    Student