In July 2002, Joseph Magee, Ph.D. was appointed the Director of Campus Ministry at the Catholic Student Center at Sam Houston State University by the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. Before coming to the CSC, Dr. Magee taught philosophy for two years at the University of Saint Thomas in Houston.
Dr. Magee earned his B.A. in philosophy at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley, California, while a seminary student and Dominican Friar. After the expiration of his temporary vows, he moved to Houston to pursue graduate studies in the philosophy of Saint Thomas Aquinas at the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of Saint Thomas. He earned his M.A. in 1993, and his Ph.D. in philosophy in 1999. To learn more about his academic interests, visit his personal web page.
Dr. Magee met his wife Maria while at UST, and they were married in 1994. Maria is the Director of Development for Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM), the largest social service agency in northern Houston and Harris County.
Dr. Magee enjoys the sport of fencing when he can find interested and equipped opponents, as well as racketball and computers. To challenge Dr. Magee to a duel, or for any other reason, you may email him at josephmagee@aol.com or call him at the CSC at (936) 291-2910