Robert Spitzer S J Ph DRev. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., is the founder and president of the Magis Center. A scholar, teacher, author, and seasoned leader, Spitzer is a preeminent theologian and philosopher, specializing in the philosophy of science. His other areas of xpertise are ethics and leadership. As president of Gonzaga University from 1998 to 2009, he significantly increased the university's programs in faith, ethics, service, and leadership as well as the enrollment, endowment, and facilities. Spitzer has made many TV appearances, including Larry King Live (discussing the origins of the universe with Stephen Hawking and Deepak Chopra), The Today Show, the History Channel's God and the Universe, and the PBS series Closer to the Truth. He has a weekly television program on EWTN--Father Spitzer's Universe--and is the author of eighteen books and many scholarly articles. Read More Read Less