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Renowned Theologian Dr. D.A. Carson Coming to Geneva College

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Well-known author & lecturer will give chapel and public lectures

Beaver Falls, Pa., July 21, 2016 - Leading Evangelical Reformed theologian and professor, Dr. D.A. Carson, will speak at Geneva College on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.  In Metheny Fieldhouse, Dr. Carson will speak at 10:10 a.m. during Geneva’s weekly Chapel.  Engaging students and faculty alike, he will deliver a sermon stemming from a parable in the Holy Scriptures.

Crime WatchIn the evening, Dr. Carson will give a lecture in Skye Lounge of the Student Center at 7 p.m.  This lecture will be in memory of J.G. Vos, a much-loved Bible professor at Geneva.  Along with Geerhardus Vos, his father, J.G.Vos was an important proponent of “Biblical Theology,” an approach to reading the Bible that takes into account God’s unfolding plan of redemption from Genesis to Revelation as a unified story, held together by God’s covenants with His people.  This memorial lecture will be open to the public.  Although the exact topic is to be determined, Dr. Carson will present on a subject related to Biblical Theology ending with an open Q&A time for discussion.

Professor of Biblical Studies, Dr. Scott Shidemantle, stated, “Dr. D.A. Carson is an excellent fit for the J.G. Vos Memorial Lecture in Biblical Theology because he is an avid proponent of this approach and has published extensively in this area.”

In academic and church settings, Dr. Carson is an active guest lecturer around the world.  Along with Dr. Tim Keller and Dr. John Piper, he is a founding member as well as president of the Gospel Coalition, a movement of like-minded Reformed Christians, who are interested in encouraging others in the Reformed faith by providing conferences and resources. 

Located at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois since 1978, Dr. Carson is currently a research professor of New Testament.  He also served two years as the Academic Dean at Northwest Baptist Theological Seminary in Vancouver, British Columbia.  In addition, Dr. Carson used his gifts in Canada and the United Kingdom as a pastor, an assistant pastor, and a worker in itinerant ministry.

Through the years, Dr. Carson received numerous degrees including the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from McGill University, the Master of Divinity from Central Baptist Seminary, and the Doctor of Philosophy in New Testament from the University of Cambridge.  Residing with his wife, Joy, in Libertyville, Illinois, Dr. Carson has written or edited more than 60 books.  His most recent book, “The Enduring Authority of the Christian Scriptures,” was published in 2016 while his book, titled “The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God's Story,” proves to be the most popular, reaching lives near and far.

Dr. Carson’s lectures at Geneva are made possible by the GVALS (Geneva Visiting Artists and Lecture Series) and the J.G. Vos Lecture Series.  For additional information, contact the Bible Department of Geneva College at 724-847-6700.

Geneva College invites students to step forward and leap ahead with an academically excellent, Christ-centered and affordable education. Offering over 40 undergraduate majorsAdult Degree Programs with fully online and campus-based options, and high-demand advanced graduate degrees, Geneva's programs are recognized for their high quality. U.S. News & World Report ranks Geneva as a Top 10 Best Value with one of the Top 100 engineering programs in the nation. Adhering to the inerrancy of Scripture, a Geneva education is grounded in God’s word as well as in a core curriculum designed to prepare students vocationally to think, write and communicate well in today’s world. 

Jul 21, 2016