Emmaus Academy Course

An Invitation to Acts

Presented by

Dr. John Bergsma

About the course

"An Invitation to Acts" offers a captivating exploration of the early Church's foundational text, the Acts of the Apostles. Explore the pivotal moments such as Pentecost, the ordination of Matthias, and the journeys of Sts. Peter and Paul, gaining insights into the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Witness the apostolic zeal for preaching the Gospel and serving the community, and reflect on the enduring legacy of persecution and the unwavering protection of the Church.

About the presenter

John Bergsma is the Vice President of Biblical Theology and Mission Effectiveness at the St. Paul Center. He is also a distinguished Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and a renowned expert in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls. A former Protestant pastor, Dr. Bergsma entered the Catholic Church in 2001 while getting his Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. A close collaborator of Dr. Scott Hahn, Bergsma speaks regularly on Catholic radio and at conferences and parishes nationally and internationally.

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Our hand-picked instructors will engage you from the first lesson to the last quiz-delivering an unparalleled experience in quality content.

Scott Hahn
Scott Hahn
John Bergsma
John Bergsma
Jeffrey Morrow
Jeffrey Morrow
Nina Heereman
Nina Heereman
Matthew Breuninger
Matthew Breuninger
Ralph Martin
Ralph Martin
James Merrick
James Merrick
Joan Watson
Joan Watson
Mike Sirilla
Mike Sirilla
Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.
Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.
Katie Bogner
Katie Bogner
Rob Corzine
Rob Corzine

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