Ryan C MacPherson

Ryan C. MacPherson holds a Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Notre Dame. With over 20 years’ experience in Christian higher education, he currently serves as academic dean at Luther Classical College. He previously taught at Bethany Lutheran College and served as senior editor of The Family in America: A Journal of Public Policy. Dr. MacPherson's publications span the fields of history, theology, law, and public policy. A homeschool parent who has taught both children's Sunday school and adult Bible classes, Dr. MacPherson also is the founding president of the Hausvater Project, a nonprofit organization promoting a biblical vision for family, church, and society in the spirit of the Lutheran confessions. Dr. MacPherson is a nationally featured speaker for academic associations, religious organizations, and public policy forums.