Background
Bergsma, Derke Peter was born on August 29, 1927 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John Sietze and Johanna Jacoba (Vlaardingerbroek) Bergsma.
minister religious studies educator
Bergsma, Derke Peter was born on August 29, 1927 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John Sietze and Johanna Jacoba (Vlaardingerbroek) Bergsma.
AB, Calvin College, 1951. Bachelor's Degree, Calvin Seminary, 1954. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1962.
Doctor of Theology, Free-U.-Amsterdam, 1964. Doctor Religion, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1968.
Instructor, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1950-1952; pastor, Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, 1954-1962; professor, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Illinois, 1968-1981; professor, Westminster Theological Seminary, Escondido, California, since 1981. Co-founder Christian Counseling Center, Palos Heights, 1974-1976. TrusteeBd. Publs., Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, 1970-1976.
Trustee Calvin Theological Seminary, 1989-1992. Captain United States Navy. (Retired). Member Evangelical Theological Society, DAV, Lions.
Married Doris Elaine Bielema, October 28, 1950. Children: Deborah, Derk, Diann, Danette.