Faculty - Philosophy and Religion

Name
Timothy Connolly
Title
Professor of Philosophy & Religion

B.A., 2002, Xavier University
Ph.D., 2007, SUNY Buffalo

Phone
(570) 422-3406
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 408 G

My teaching and research center on Ancient Greek philosophy and classical Chinese philosophy.

Name
Storm Heter
Title
Professor of Philosophy & Religion

B.A., 1997, University of Illinois
M.A., 1999, University of Illinois
Ph.D., 2003, University of Illinois

Phone
(570) 422-3168
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 408
Name
Heon Kim
Title
Professor of Philosophy & Religion

B. A., Arabic Language, 1994, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, South Korea
M.A., 2001, Marmara University, Turkey
M.A., 2005 Temple University
Ph.D., 2008 Temple University

Phone
(570) 422-3602
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 408

As the sole Religious Studies Ph.D. in ESU, I teach various religion courses, including World Religions, Asian Religions and Cultures, Religious Studies. As a teacher-scholar, I specialize in Comparative Religions, Interreligious Dialogue, Religion, Conflict and Peace, Religion and Justice, and Islamic Studies.

Name
Eric Schumacher
Title
Professor of Philosophy

B.A. 1997, Philosophy (Minor in Media Analysis), East Stroudsburg University
M.A. 1999, Philosophy, West Chester University
Ph.D. 2010, Philosophy, New School for Social Research

Phone
(570) 422-3544
Campus Address
Rosenkrans Hall 53

Dr. Schumacher's teaching interests are primarily in the History of Philosophy, Ancient Greek Philosophy, and German Phenomenology. He also has many years of experience teaching courses in Critical Thinking, Ethics, and the Philosophy of Interdisciplinarity.

Faculty - Modern Languages

Name
Paul Creamer
Title
Professor of Modern Languages

B.A., 1988, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A., 1992, University of Wisconsin at Madison
Ph.D., 1999, University of Wisconsin at Madison

Phone
(570) 422-3318
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 208
Name
Annie Mendoza
Title
Professor of Modern Languages

B.A., 1998, Marquette University
M.A., 2001, University of Miami
Ph.D., 2010, University of California, San Diego

Phone
(570) 422-3842
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 208
Name
Jeffrey Ruth
Title
Modern Languages, Philosophy, & Religion, Department Chair

B.A., 1981, Northwestern University
M.A., 1990, New York University
Ph.D., 2002, City University of New York

Phone
(570) 422-3419
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 208

Greetings! ¡Saludos! Please feel free to contact me with any inquiries or questions about ESU language offerings, programs, or special opportunities. I look forward to serving you via phone or email, or in person.

Name
Jessica Santiago
Title
Assistant Professor, Faculty Academic Advisor, Meta Major/Undeclared, Academic Coordinator for Pre-College Programs, Co-Coordinator for First Generation College Programs, Supervisor of ESU Warrior Mentoring Program

B.S., 2003, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2007, Capella University
Ph.D., 2016, Capella University

Phone
(570) 422-3566
Campus Address
Rosenkrans Hall 53

Hello ESU Warriors! Please reach out to me with questions about Meta/Major Undeclared, First Gen Programs, Dual Enrollment, and ESU Warrior Mentoring Program. I would love to assist and ensure you feel a sense of belonging here at ESU!

Name
Karin Drennan
Title
Secretary

 

Phone
(570) 422-3407
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 208

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For additional information regarding the programs offered, please contact the department secretary at (570) 422-3407 or email kdrennan1@esu.edu.

Contact Information

Campus Address
Stroud Hall 208
Phone:
(570) 422-3407
Title of Department Leader
Department Chair
Name
Jeff Ruth
Phone:
(570) 422-3419