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Dr. Martha S. Bergen serves as Professor of Christian Education within the Christian Studies Division at Hannibal-LaGrange College, where she has held full-time faculty status since 1990 after beginning as adjunct faculty in 1987. Her leadership includes chairing the Christian Studies Division (1997-2000) and directing ministry guidance since 1991.
Her academic foundation comprises:
- B.A. from Gardner-Webb University
- M.Div., M.R.E., and Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bergen's research integrates biblical scholarship with practical ministry, specializing in Jewish purification rituals, Old Testament exegesis (particularly Ezra-Nehemiah), and spiritual development frameworks for aging congregants. Her work consistently bridges theological analysis with church education applications, emphasizing historical context for modern religious practice.
Publications from 1999-2010 reveal enduring focus on applying biblical interpretation to contemporary Christian education, with increasing attention to senior adult spiritual formation and ecclesiastical administration.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- Gallery of Distinguished Graduates, Gardner-Webb University (2007)
- Parkway Distinguished Professor Award (2004)
- Who's Who in American Education (1995)
- Who's Who of American Women (1994)
- Who's Who in the Midwest (1994)
- Outstanding Young Women of America (1983, 1979)
Collaborating closely with her husband Dr. Robert Bergen (Professor of Old Testament and Associate Dean), she contributes to HLGU's mission-driven community while residing in Hannibal with their son.
