Flower Communion

In December 2015, Dr. McKever-Floyd retired after thirty-five years as a professor and two years as Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious studies, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC. During his tenure he co-founded the Women’s and Gender Studies program. He also held visiting professorships at Washington University, St. Louis. Missouri, and the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 

Dr.  McKever-Floyd holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Virginia State University, 1977,  Master of Divinity, Duke University,1979, and the Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in philosophy from the University of South Carolina,  2009, with the distinction of being the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in philosophy from  the University of South Carolina.

The achievements and successes that he enjoys, Dr. McKever-Floyd attributes to his faith, work ethic, confidence, and love for learning inspired by his parents in his childhood.  He believes in the personal worth of each individual and the sacredness of all life and “that to whom much is given, much is required.”