JONATHAN NEBEL, PHD Commencement Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jonathan Nebel is a passionate educator, deep thinker, and faithful follower of Christ who has served on the Humanities faculty at Heritage Christian Academy for the past four years. In his time at HCA, Dr. Nebel has guided students through courses in philosophy, history, ethics, and economics, helping them wrestle with big questions and anchor their understanding in biblical truth. Additionally, he has served on the Biblical Integration Team. He earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from Kansas State University in Economics and Philosophy. He continued his education first at Kansas State, earning a Master of Arts in Economics, and second at Saint Louis University, earning a Doctorate in Philosophy. His dissertation sought to give an account of how two people could be united in love. He has been married to his wife, Michelle, for eight years. They have three sons: Aaron, Levi, and Isaac. This graduating class has a special connection to Dr. Nebel, as they were his first group of freshmen when he joined the faculty at HCA. He reports, “Starting everyday of my first year with these students helped me grow in joy and confidence in doing this job in this place. I owe much to their love and generosity in welcoming me into the HCA family.” We are honored to welcome Dr. Nebel as our 2025 Commencement Keynote Speaker. His wisdom, humility, and heart for students have made a lasting impact on the HCA community. As our graduates prepare to step into the next chapter of their lives, we are confident that Dr. Nebel’s words will encourage them to walk boldly, think deeply, and live faithfully.
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