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Richard M. Riss, Ph.D.

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Chair of General Education at Pillar College
📍 Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Richard M. Riss is the Chair of General Education at Pillar College, specializing in the history of Christianity and European intellectual history. A recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award, he holds a Ph.D. from Drew University and began his career as a research associate at Deutsche Bank Securities before transitioning to academia.

He is a published author of several books and encyclopedia articles on religious revivals and Christian history. People who have worked with him describe him as a "walking encyclopedia" and an "expert researcher" with the ability to make difficult subjects interesting. He has an interest in the intersection of AI and creativity.

His career began in economic research for the chief economist at Deutsche Bank before he pursued graduate degrees and a professorship in history and biblical studies.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Chair of General Education
Location
Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
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Intellectual History
Specializes in 17th- and 18th-century European intellectual history and has taught a wide variety of courses in humanities, mathematics, and theology at Pillar College.
Faith and Learning
He is dedicated to the integration of faith and learning, a core philosophy mentioned in his professional summary and reflected in his diverse teaching and writing.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Chair of General Education
Pillar College
9-2011 - 8-2020
Professor of History and Director of Academic Assessment
Pillar College
7-1998 - 9-2011
Professor of History and Chair of General Education
Somerset Christian College (later known as Pillar College)
3-1991 - 3-1996
Research Associate
Deutsche Bank Securities
8-1988 - 3-1991
Research Assistant
Prudential Securities
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Education
1985 - 2007
Ph.D.
Drew University
1983 - 1988
M.A.
Trinity International University
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