Clayton Carver

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

I Serve in...

Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies & Philosophy Department

Education

• PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
• ThM, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
• MA, Christian Apologetics, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• MTS, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• BA, General Studies, Southeast Missouri State University

Career Accomplishments

• 2024: William George Shuster Research Grant for Young Scholars, Marion E. Wade Center, Wheaton College
• 2021: Student Scholarship, C. S. Lewis Foundation

Featured Publications

• Journal Article: “‘A Son of God, Drenched in Joy’: Spiritual Longing and the Imago Dei.” In Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal 20.1. 2026
• Co-Editor: Carver, Clayton and Rod Miller, eds. C. S. Lewis in the Real World (working title). Hamden, CT: Winged Lion Press. Forthcoming.
• Book Chapter: “The Pursuit of Happiness: A Lewisian Perspective on the American Dream.” In C. S. Lewis in the Real World (working title), edited by Clayton Carver and Rod Miller. Hamden, CT: Winged Lion Press. Forthcoming.

About

I grew up in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and lived in Texas for seven years. I have now found my way to Indiana, which the former basketball player and coach in me is very excited about. I spend most of my time reading and writing (usually about C. S. Lewis), but in my free time, I enjoy all manner of sports, movies, and music.

After spending most of the last 10 years in church ministry, I am excited to step into the classroom for what I view as “academic ministry.” I am honored that the Lord has granted me the opportunity to help disciple young minds with the truth of Christianity. I truly believe our studies have the potential to change our lives, and I look forward to taking that journey with students at Taylor.