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Conference
Dr. Bergsma is an international Catholic Bible Scholar that makes understanding Scripture simple!
Register early to save money and secure your space. Dr. Bergsma has sold out in past years!
2023 Topic: Major Prophets
Retreat for overnight guests include:- 2 nights lodging
- 5 meals (beginning with dinner @ 5:30 on Friday evening
Retreat for commuters include:- 2 meals (Saturday Lunch & Dinner only)
Cost:
- Commuter: Early $125/Late $175
- Overnight 1 Person: Early $275/ Late $325
- Overnight 2 People: Early $425/ Late $525
Early registration ends May 31.
Dr. Bergsma will begin speaking at 6:30 pm on Friday night, so plan to arrive a little earlier! The retreat ends Sunday at 11:00 am after Mass. -
Dr. Bergsma
Dr. John Bergsma is Full Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, in Steubenville, Ohio. He holds the M.Div. and Th.M. degrees from Calvin Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and served as a Protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001 while pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He specialized in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls, graduating with high honors in 2004. His major study of the interpretation of the Year of Jubilee in ancient times is published as The Jubilee from Leviticus to Qumran (Brill Academic, 2007).
Dr. Bergsma’s articles, some co-authored with Dr. Scott Hahn, have appeared in several academic journals as well as Lay Witness, the magazine of Catholics United for the Faith, and he has published two books, Bible Basics for Catholics (Ave Maria Press, 2012) and New Testament Basics for Catholics (Ave Maria Press, 2015). He also has several Bible studies on CD, DVD, and MP3.
Additionally, he has appeared as a guest on EWTN’s The Journey Home, Franciscan University Presents, and Relevant Radio’s Drew Mariani Show, and has given presentations internationally through Parousia Media. Twice voted Faculty of the Year by graduating classes of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Dr. Bergsma is a popular teacher who inspires his students with a love of Scripture. He and his wife Dawn reside with their eight children in Steubenville, Ohio. -
Cancellation Policy
- 100% Refund 90 days prior to the event
- 75% Refund 60 days prior to the event
- 50% Refund 30 days prior to the event
- No Refund 29 days or less until the event
*We allow you to have a substitute attend in your place. Name changes are accepted 24 hours prior to the event
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COVID POLICY
The CRC staff is committed to providing you a safe and sacred place for your retreat . Please know we are trying to do the right thing in regards to our business, our ministry, and our guests. I encourage you to click on the link below to learn how we are working to make your environment safe for your group to enjoy your retreat in peace.
CRC Response to Coronavirus
.https://retreatcentercrc.org/coronavirus
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Conference Schedule for Commuters:
Friday, July 21, 2023 ~ 6:30PM - 9PM
Saturday, July 22, 2023 ~ 8:30AM - 8:30PM
Sunday, July 23, 2023 ~ 8:30AM - 11AM
Conference Schedule for Overnight Guest:
Friday, July 21 at 5:30PM - Sunday, July 23 at 11AM*One-of-a-kind conference and opportunity to learn from one of the leading Catholic Bible scholars. Dr. Bersgma speaks in a manner that is easy to understand while it takes you deep and breaks open Sacred Scripture.
