School of Arts and Sciences

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Fresno Pacific University offers a diverse range of programs in Arts, Humanities, Ministry, Social Sciences and STEM disciplines. The SAS emphasizes program quality, student engagement and faculty excellence. Led by the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the school provides a cohesive, student-centered learning, faith-based environment for students to grow, learn, and excel. Our committed faculty are innovative educators and dedicated to student success and making a difference in students' lives.

• Ministry, Biblical & Theological, Philosophy
• Fine Arts & Humanities
• Social Science
• STEM

Office of the Dean

Vacant Position

Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

Mayra Rios

‪Dean Assistant for the School of Arts and Sciences

Ministry, Biblical & Theological, Philosophy Department

Nathan Carson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Philosophy and Wilderness

Mariah Cushing, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies

Darren Duerksen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies and Christian Ministries, Program Coordinator

Laura Gonzalez, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts, Program Director

Quentin P. Kinnison, Ph.D.

Professor

Ministry, Biblical & Theological, Phil., Department Chair

Laura Schmidt Roberts, Ph.D.

Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, GE Director

Brian Schultz, Ph.D.

Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

Whitney Wall Bortz, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies, Program Coordinator

Ray Winter, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor in Wilderness Studies, Program Coordinator

Fine Arts & Humanities Department

Chris Janzen, M.F.A.

Assistant Professor of Art, Design, and Creative Innovation

Pam Johnston, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of History, Disciplinary Lead

Daniel Larson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Literature

Fine Arts & Humanities, Department Chair

Rebecca McMillen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Arts, Disciplinary Lead

Daniel Nelson

Assistant Professor of Communication

Eleanor Nickel, Ph.D.

Professor of English

Christa Pehl, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Music, Disciplinary Lead

Jeffrey Wilson, DMA

Professor of Music

Social Science Department

Elizabeth Casarez, M.A.

Instructor of Psychology

Lloyd Chia, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Criminology and Sociology, Program Director

Ken Friesen, Ph.D.

Professor of History

International Studies and Global Education, Program Coordinator

Elizabeth Lake, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

Blanca Meyer, Ed.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology - Degree Completion, Program Coordinator

Jay Pope, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

James Van Slyke, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

Social Science, Department Chair

STEM Department

Ken Cheung, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry, Disciplinary Lead

Loyal Hall, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biology

Michael Kunz, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology and Environment Science

Jeremiah Ruesch, M.A.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Disciplinary Lead

Nicholas Saleh, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biology

Andrew Sensenig, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology, Program Coordinator

Alan Thompson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology and STEM, Department Chair