Background
Ackeren, Gerald Van was born on April 19, 1916 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, United States. Son of Edward M. and Frances (Leary) Van Ackeren.
Ackeren, Gerald Van was born on April 19, 1916 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, United States. Son of Edward M. and Frances (Leary) Van Ackeren.
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Saint Louis University, 1939, Master of Arts in Classics, 1941, Master of Arts in Philosophy, 1943, Licentiate of Sacred Theology, 1948. South.T.D., Gregorian University, Rome, 1951. Joined Society of Jesus, 1933, ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1946.
Member of faculty Saint Saint Louis University, 1951-1978, dean School Division, 1960-1969, board directors, member Executive Committee, 1968-1975, professor dogmatic and systematic theology, 1966, department chairman, 1970-1974.
Editor Theology Digest, 1953-1978.
Editor Theology Digest, 1953-1978. Editor: The Church Teaches: Documents of the Church in English Translation, 1955.
Member of Executive Committee Saint Louis Theological Consortium, 1971-1975. Member Midwest Association Theological Schools (Executive Committee 1969-1974, vice president 1973), Catholic Theological Society American (president 1964-1965, board directors 1958-1961, 65-68, delegate Council Study Religion 1969-1975), College Theology Society (charter), American Academy Religion, Kansas City Society Theological Studies, Institute Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (board directors 1970-1978).