Dr. Ryan MacPherson serves as the Academic Dean of Luther Classical College. He holds a Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Notre Dame and is author/editor of several books, including: Rediscovering the American Republic, Studying Luther’s Large Catechism, and The Culture of Life. He also has assisted constitutional lawyers with legal research and appellate brief writing. He and his wife, Marie, are homeschool parents to seven children. Dr. MacPherson is passionate about leading his family in home devotions and guiding his students through the primary texts that have shaped Western Civilization and Christian thought.