John Bergsma
Professor speaks on St. Josemaría Escrivá and performing God’s work
By Peyton Voorheis Staff Writer Theology professor John Bergsma challenged students, through the words of St. Josemaría Escrivá, to do the work of God in their daily lives during his talk on Aug. 30 in the International Lounge. Bergsma, who holds a doctorate in theology, said Escrivá is his favorite saint. “It was people studying […]
St. Paul Center launches Lenten Bible study based in writings of Church Fathers
EDYTA WOLK COPY EDITOR A Wednesday evening launch party kicked off this year’s St. Paul Center Bible study, “The Bible and the Church Fathers,” at 7 p.m. in the Gentile Gallery. The Bible study, a six-session video series, will be played for participants weekly throughout Lent, and three of the program’s major contributors — Scott Hahn, John […]
Dumb Ox Debate wrangles with theory of Darwinian evolution
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY DISTRIBUTION MANAGER A battle of biology, faith and history erupted during the 18th Dumb Ox Debate over the motion: “This house believes that Darwinian evolution is the best explanation for the diversification of life on earth,” Sunday night Feb. 16 in the Gentile Gallery. Speaking first in affirmation of the motion was Derek Doroski, who holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering. Doroski preceded his stance […]
Franciscan theology professor delivers advice on Christian parenthood
JOHN GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER “You can’t talk about the Lord enough in the home,” said Franciscan University theology professor John Bergsma, who holds a doctorate in theology. Such poignant quotes characterized the semester’s final Theology on Tap function, presented by the Graduate/Non-Traditional (GNT) Outreach on Thursday evening, April 21. The event commenced at the Ohio […]