Curriculum Vitae (2026)

Curriculum Vitae (2026)

Keith Buhler, Ph.D.
Azusa Pacific University

Education

Ph.D. Philosophy, University of Kentucky, 2017
M.A. Orthodox Christian Theology, University of Balamand, 2014
B.A. Humanities: History emphasis, Biola University, 2004

Research Areas

Areas of specialization: Ethics, the history of philosophy
Areas of competence: Philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion

Employment

  1. Great Books Instructor, Adjunct, APU Honors College, 2025 – present
  2. Director of Advancement, Saint Andrew Academy, 2025 – present

Previous Employment

  1. Founding Headmaster, Saint Andrew Academy, 2020 – 2025
  2. Philosophy Instructor, Trinity Classical Academy, 2017 – 2020
  3. Adjunct Philosophy Instructor, Asbury University, 2015 – 2017
  4. Philosophy Postdoc, University of Kentucky, Spring 2017
  5. Director of High School, Veritas Academy, 2013 – 2014
  6. Master Tutor, Torrey Academy, 2007 – 2012

Publications

  1. “No Good Arguments for Causal Closure,” Metaphysica, 2020 (21, (2), 223–236).
  2. “Teacher as Mentor”, Chapter in Into the Light, St. Vladimir’s Press, 2025.

University Courses Taught

I’ve taught undergraduate classes at five colleges: Biola University, the University of Kentucky, Asbury, Hildegard, St. Athanasius College, and APU.

  1. Introduction to Philosophy (×8)
  2. Business Ethics (×4)
  3. Health Care Ethics (×4)
  4. Ethics (×3)
  5. Logic (×4)
  6. Philosophy of Religion
  7. Virtue Ethics: Ancient and Modern
  8. Great Books I: Greek & Roman
  9. Great Books II: Medieval
  10. Great Books III: Early Modern

Secondary School Courses

I’ve also taught a wide variety of courses at several high schools, including Trinity Classical (CA), Saint Andrew Academy (CA), and Veritas (KY).

  1. Introduction to Philosophy
  2. Roman History
  3. Writing & Rhetoric
  4. Ancient Greek
  5. Spanish 1–3
  6. British Literature & Thought
  7. Medieval Literature & Thought
  8. Ancient Literature & Thought
  9. Senior Thesis

Academic Presentations

  1. “Diotema’s Ladder and Ecstatic Love in the Church Fathers,” PAEIDIA, PA, 2025.
  2. “The Mission — and Finances — of Private School,” SOPHIA Conference, TX, 2024.
  3. “Education as Initiation,” SOPHIA Conference, TX, 2023.
  4. “Orthodox Anthropology in Classical Education,” SOPHIA Conference, TX, 2021.
  5. “Rational Motives and Pursuing the Good,” Evangelical Philosophical Society, Louisville, KY, 2017.
  6. “Vainglory is not a Form of Pride,” SOPHIA Conference, Spring Branch, TX, 2017.
  7. “Natural Teleology without Theology in Thomas Nagel’s Mind and Cosmos,” Society of Christian Philosophers, University of San Diego, 2016.
  8. “Is the Cosmos Causally Closed?” Ian Ramsey Centre, Oxford University, 2014.

Languages

Ancient Greek · Spanish

Affiliations

  • Alcuin Fellowship, Western Region Fellow, 2019 – present
  • SOPHIA – Society of Orthodox Philosophers in America, 2014 – present
  • Torrey Honors Institute, Perpetual Member, 2004 – present

References

  1. David Bradshaw, Professor of Philosophy, University of Kentucky
  2. John Reynolds, President, Saint Constantine College
  3. Rico Vitz, Director, Azusa Pacific University Honors College