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      Email: nruud@puc.edu 
Office: Irwin Hall 210A
							
							
						Office: Irwin Hall 210A
Niq Ruud, MSc, MA
Faculty Since 2024
Assistant Professor of History
Niq Ruud鈥檚 research focuses on the history and philosophy of science and religion, particularly in their interplay with the politics of 20th Century America. From 2022, he taught as an adjunct in the College鈥檚 religion and history departments while serving as the Director of Student Involvement. Niq transitioned to full-time instruction in 2024. When not facilitating classroom conversation or writing his PhD at Edinburgh, Niq enjoys alpine climbing, cycling, surfing, hockey, and consuming a wide array of literature, film, and music.
Degrees
BA, Walla Walla University
2019
MA, Grand Canyon Theological Seminary
2021
PgCert, University of California, Berkeley
2024
MSc, University of Edinburgh
2024
			
		
     
      Email: lwibberding@puc.edu 
Office: Irwin Hall 211
							
							
						Office: Irwin Hall 211