Faith Engagement (Faculty): Tom Goodwin

Professor of Biology, Department of Biology

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View the recorded presentation here.

Tom Goodwin demonstrates an absolute commitment to integrating faith into his teaching of biology and engagement with his students. He has his pulse on the needs and concerns of his students and helps them connect with support services when needed.

One colleague notes, “Tom Goodwin has consistently been a winsome Christian influence in the biology department for over 25 years. His class Historical and Philosphical Biology, where students are invited to address the interface of science and faith, has consistently been highly rated. One student shared in the survey that she consults her study notes from that class on a regular basis as she engages in conversations with others from different belief systems and points of view.

Ashlee remarks, “Every time I talked with Dr. Goodwin, I could always feel the genuine kindness and patience in his words. He always has inspired me to reflect God’s presence in my life, just as he does in his teaching and daily interactions.”

Another student, Lilly, tells us, “Something that has blessed me personally is the fact that he is dedicated to ensuring his students know how to think about relevant issues and not just telling themwhatto think. I know Dr. Goodwin values and cares for me as an individual, and that motivates me to really excel in his classes and gives me a safe environment to grow as a person and mature in my own understanding of both science and my faith.”

Thank you, Tom, for your commitment to engaging the faith of students and to inspiring them in excellence in science and excellence for the mission of God’s heart.