James Murdoch

Murray Murdoch, PhD

Biography

Dr. Murdoch has served at Cedarville University since 1965. In addition to several history courses, he teaches a Social Movements course that covers ethnic and gender issues. He was the men’s tennis coach at Cedarville from 1965 to 1994. He remains active in the tennis community as a member of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) executive committee and Board of Directors. Dr. Murdoch has also held several interim pastorates in Ohio.

Education and Credentials

PhD, Northwestern University
MA, Northwestern University
BTh, Baptist Bible Seminary

Scholarly Works

Charles Hammond, Egalitarian-Whig: An Analysis of the Political Philosophy of a Federalist-Whig Editor and its Implications Concerning the Traditional Concept of Jacksonian Democracy (J. Murray Murdoch) Faculty Dissertations (1971)
Cedarville University: Inspiring Greatness for 125 Years (J. Murray Murdoch and Thomas S. Mach) Faculty Books (2012)
Cedarville College: A Century of Commitment (J. Murray Murdoch) (1987)
Portrait of Obedience: The Biography of Robert T. Ketcham (J. Murray Murdoch) Faculty Books (1979)
Cedarville University: Keeping the Faith (J. Murray Murdoch) History and Government Faculty Publications (2003)

Interests

Favorite Place to Visit: Philadelphia (grandchildren); Daytona Beach, Florida (in the winter)
Favorite Hobby: Tennis
Why I am at Cedarville: God’s calling to minister to college students