We invite you to join us for our next Virtual Open House highlighting St. Bernard's Master of Arts in Catholic Philosophy degree - all from the comfort of your home!
Learn more from Dr. Stephen Loughlin, founder of the MA in Catholic Philosophy program; listen to a first-hand student testimonial and brief academic lecture with Dr. Marco Stango, Associate Professor of Philosophy; and learn more about:
When: Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 7:00 - 8:15pm EDT
Where: Online via Zoom (a link will be emailed to you)!
Mr. Matt BrownDirector of Admissions & Student Services
Dr. Stephen Loughlin, President, Professor of Philosophy and Founder of the MACP
Thomas Spence
Marco Stango, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Philosophy
Matt Brown, M.P.A., is the Director of Admissions and Student Services at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry in Rochester, NY. Much of his professional experience is in higher education. Matt received his Bachelor of Arts in Politics from The Catholic University of America and earned his Master of Public Administration from SUNY Brockport. He resides in Farmington, NY with his wife, Andrea, and they have a beautiful daughter named Ella.
Dr. Stephen J. Loughlin is President and Professor of Philosophy at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry. Dr. Loughlin earned his Master's and Doctorate in Philosophy at the University of Toronto. Before coming to St. Bernard’s, Dr. Loughlin was an Associate Professor of Philosophy and the Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Theology at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA., a position he held for almost 20 years. Dr. Loughlin’s academic work has appeared in "The Thomist," "Nova et Vetera," "Pro Ecclesia," and "Josephinum," and his areas of research interest include Medieval philosophy and Thomistic anthropology. Dr. Loughlin deeply loves teaching, having engaged in the profession for over 25 years. Dr. Loughlin has been married for the past 30 years to his lovely wife Carol who recently retired as a NICU nurse.
Dr. Marco Stango is Associate Professor of Philosophy at St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry. Dr. Stango did his graduate studies in philosophy at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan (Italy) and the University of Macerata (Italy). Before coming to St. Bernard's, he was Assistant Professor of Philosophy at DeSales University in Allentown, PA, but he has also worked for other universities, both in the U.S. and Chile. He has articles published in various academic journals, including "International Philosophical Quarterly," "Proceedings of the American Catholic Philosophical Association," "The Heythrop Journal," "Idealistic Studies," and "Transactions of the Charles S. Peirce Society." He is interested in the Catholic philosophical tradition, the history of philosophy, and all topics lying at the intersection of metaphysics and anthropology.
