The Department of Philosophy honors Professor McKim, emeritus professor of religion and philosophy who passed away suddenly. McKim was the director of the Program for the Study of Religion (2005-8); head of the Department of Religion (2008-10) and a professor of religious studies and of philosophy for the Campus Honors Faculty (2002 – 2018). He has been an emeritus professor of philosophy of religion since 2018. McKim was the author of 4 books and numerous articles, and editor of 5 edited collections of essays. He taught courses on philosophy, ethics, and religion. 

Our thoughts are with his friends and family and we thank him for his contributions to our department and university.  

Below, please find the link to his death notice: Death Notice of Robert James McKim (Coolaney, Sligo) | rip.ie.