The Department of Philosophy is located in Fox Hall.
As of March 16, 2026, major declarations for the Philosophy program have been suspended; however, the Philosophy minor will remain and continue to accept declarations.
Department of Philosophy
Philosophy Department Chair
Benjamin I. Huff
Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
- M.A., Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
- B.A., Philosophy, Brigham Young University
- B.S., Mathematics, Brigham Young University
Phone: (804) 752-7216
Email: BenjaminHuff@rmc.edu
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Philosophy Department Faculty
Scott Girdner
Lecturer
Education
- Ph.D., Islamic Studies, Boston College
- M.A., Philosophy of Religion, Boston College
- B.A., Religious Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University
Phone: (804) 752-7357
Email: ScottGirdner@rmc.edu
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Robert Thomas
Adjunct Faculty
Email: RobertThomas@rmc.edu