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Gary Osmundsen
Assistant Professor, College of Theology
Dr. Osmundsen is from Cape May, New Jersey. He is married to Julie Grace Osmundsen. They have four children: Emmafaith (13), Joel (11), Avagrace is (9), and James (4). Dr. Osmundsen received a BA in Sociology from Eastern University (2001), a MA in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics from Biola University (2006), and a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Oklahoma (2014). Dr. Osmundsen’s dissertation defended an account of knowledge against skeptical threats from disagreement (in general) and expert disagreement (in particular). His interests include epistemology, religious epistemology, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind and action theory.  
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Philosophical Assistance Toward Developing a Better Christian Worldview | GCU Blog

How can philosophy help you shape your worldview? Read to find out and explore theology and ministry programs at GCU today!

Posted on April 20, 2023

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Theology Thursday: Philosophical Assistance Toward Developing a Better Christian Worldview

In This Article: What Is Philosophy? Thinking Hard About Loving God With One’s Mind Thinking Hard About Addressing Falsities Thinking Hard About Building a Better Worldview Thinking Hard About the Way...
Posted on April 20, 2023

Theology Thursday: Only Worldviews With Teleology Theory Can Support True Purposes in Life

What Do People Mean When They Say, “Everything Happens for a Reason”? It’s not uncommon to hear one respond to some life event with these words: “Everything happens for a reason.” This overused phrase...
Posted on December 01, 2022

Theology Thursday: Finding Meaning in Life and Work

Finding meaning in anything we do typically requires identifying the value, significance and purpose of what we’re doing. Finding meaning in our vocation (in general) and daily tasks that make up a...
Posted on March 31, 2022

Theology Thursday: Obtaining True Happiness

Curious as children are, it’s no surprise they love to ask "why?" Why is the sky blue? Why do we dream? For example, my child James asks, “Daddy, why do you like to run?” I answer, “Because Daddy...
Posted on October 14, 2021

Dear Theophilus: On Absolutism and Relativism

I’m having trouble understanding the difference between moral relativism and absolutism. Is it the same thing as the subjective-objective distinction regarding morality? Can you help me think better...
Posted on May 01, 2018

Dear Theophilus: On Faith, Reason and Doubt

Jesus taught about having faith like a child, but I am sure that this does not mean we should blindly believe everything we read in the Bible. When I bring up my doubts to most Christians, they simply...
Posted on October 17, 2017