Meet Dr. Travis Dickinson

Professor of Philosophy

Dr. Travis Dickinson
Office: College of Christian Faith
travisd@dbu.edu
(214) 333-5563

Educational Background

  • B.A., Alaska Bible College
  • M.A., Biola University; M.A., Talbot School of Theology
  • M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa

Areas of Teaching at DBU

  • Philosophy and Apologetics

Previous Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Christian Apologetics, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2011-2021

Dr. Travis Dickinson's Background

Travis holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Iowa, an M.A. degree in philosophy, ethics, and apologetics from Biola University, an M.A. degree from Talbot School of Theology, and a B.A. from Alaska Bible College. He is a Professor of Philosophy at the College of Christian Faith, where he teaches all things philosophical. He writes and speaks on issues of faith and human flourishing. He’s the author of Wandering Toward God: Finding Faith amid Doubts and Big QuestionsLogic and the Way of Jesus: Thinking Critically and Christianly, and Everyday Apologetics, and the co-author of Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel. His writing has appeared in such outlets as Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and the Christian Research Journal. Travis regularly speaks at churches, retreats, and conferences. He writes a monthly newsletter called The Thinking Thoughts Newsletter and blogs on his website.

Publications

  • Wandering Toward God: Finding Faith amid Doubts and Big Questions (IVP, 2022)
  • Logic and the Way of Jesus: Thinking Critically and Christianly (B&H, 2022)
  • Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel (co-author, B&H, 2018)

Related DBU Campus News Articles