Staff Profile

Fr. Ryan L. McDaniel

INTRODUCTION

Spring 2024 COURSE SYLLABI

CMN 1310G

CMN 1310G

CMN 1310G

CMN 1310G

Education & Training

Academic Degrees and Disciplines:

M.A. Communication Studies, Eastern Illinois University, 2004
M.A. Theology, Aquinas Institute of Theology, 2006
M.A. History, Eastern Illinois University, 2009
M.A. Religion, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2021
M.Div. Luther Rice College and Seminary, 2014
C.P.E. Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, 2019
Postgraduate Studies in Religion, Princeton Theological Seminary, 2003-2004
Postgraduate Studies in Religion, Nashotah House Theological Seminary, 2013
B.A. Communication Studies, Eastern Illinois University, 2001
B.A. Philosophy, Eastern Illinois University, 2001

Frequently Taught Courses

Department of Communication Studies:

Introduction to Speech Communication (CMN 1310G/1390G)
Argumentation and Critical Thinking (CMN 2040)
Interpersonal Communication (CMN 2630)
Religion in the American Public Sphere (CMN 3240)
Introduction to Rhetoric and Social Critique (CMN 3200)

Department of Philosophy:

Introduction to Philosophy (PHI 1000)

General:

University Foundations (EIU 1111)

Professional Affiliations

Service at EIU:

• Currently serving as a Priest - and as an Instructor in the Catholic Studies Program - at the Newman Catholic Center at EIU

Military Service:

• Currently serving as a Chaplain in the U.S. Air Force - Illinois Air National Guard
• Veteran, U.S. Navy

Office Hours

Office Hours Spring 2024

MW 9:25m-9:55am
TR 1:30pm-3:00pm