Department of History, Philosophy, & Global Studies -- Faculty

Dr. Ruben C. Arango – Ph.D., Southeastern University, M.A., State University of New York, B.A., C.W. Post College -Professor of History
Joined St. Thomas University in 1980

Dr. Elisabeth Maria Ferrero – Ph.D., Rutgers University , M.A., St. Thomas University , B.A., Hunter College . Professor of Theological Studies and Religious Vocations She joined St. Thomas University in 1987 - B.A. from Hunter College, New York, with a double major in Philosophy and Psychology. M.A., PhD., in Italian from Rutgers University , in New Brunswick, New Jersey . She also received a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministries from St. Thomas University.

Dr. Joe Holland, Assistant Dean  – (Administrator with Faculty Rank) Ph.D., University of Chicago, M.A., University of Chicago, M.A., B.A., Niagara University .Assistant Dean for Biscayne College and Professor of Philosophy and Religion -Joined St. Thomas University in 1990

Prof. Arthur W. Kane - M.A., Asst. Professor in the Dept. of History, Philosophy and Global Leadership, teaches Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics. He involves his students through questions and discussion in order to develop their thinking skills. Philosophy does not involve memorizing formulas or other people’s conclusions, but rather directs the students through their thinking to reach understanding and knowledge from within. Professor Kane joined St. Thomas in 2005.

Dr. Francis J. Sicius – Ph.D., Loyola University , Chicago, M.A., B.A., Florida State University . He is a Professor of History. Dr. Sicius joined St. Thomas University in 1979.

Mr. Josue Rey- A.B.D, M.A, B.A., in History from Florida International University. Joined St. Thomas University in 2008.