Sr. Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., Ph.D., is Professor Emerita of Old Testament Studies and the former Carroll Stuhlmueller, C.P., Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She was President of the Catholic Biblical Association of America from 2000 to 2001 and has been an active member of the Chicago Catholic/Jewish Scholars Dialogue for the past thirty years. For more than twenty years, Prof. Bergant has been the Old Testament book reviewer of The Bible Today, having been a member of the editorial board for twenty-five years. Five of these years she served as the magazine’s general editor. She is now on the editorial board of Biblical Theology. From 2002 to 2005, she wrote the weekly column “The Word” for America magazine, reflections that have now been published by Paulist Press. Sr. Bergant received her Ph.D. in Biblical Languages and Literature from St. Louis University. She is the author of numerous books, including People of the Covenant: An Invitation to the Old Testament (Sheed & Ward, 2001) and Israel’s Wisdom Literature (Fortress Press, 2000).
Praise for Dianne Bergant
“Dianne is one of the most prolific authors and sought after speakers in the country. She has dedicated a lifetime of scholarship to learning and teaching the Old Testament, and accumulated a huge number of admirers and emulators. Her ministry is not confined to academic presentations but extends to her calling others to a more mature life of faith and insight into the workings of God in the world of creation.”– Fr. Anthony J. Gittins, CSSp., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Theology and Culture, Catholic Theological Union
“Sister Dianne’s extensive knowledge of the Old Testament is matched only by her enthusiasm. A teacher of extraordinary insight and passion, Sister Dianne helps her students engage, interpret and understand the biblical text. If you can’t be in her classroom, then Now You Know Media is the next best way to be taught by Sister Dianne Bergant.”– Sr. Laurie Brink, O.P., Ph.D., Catholic Theological Union
“Professor Dianne Bergant invariably brings sound biblical knowledge, practical sensitivity and spiritual insight to everything she writes.”– Bishop Richard Sklba, Milwaukee
“Sr. Dianne Bergant, C.S,A., has given her life to teaching, and she does it with enthusiasm, commitment, dynamism, and depth of thought, touching both minds and hearts.”– Abbot Gregory Polan, OSB, Conception Abbey/Conception Seminary College
Rev. Joseph Benintende Oneonta, NY –
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Practical, insightful and challenging.
Biagio –
I liked her presentation on the psalms.
I liked her presentation on the psalms and how they are used in our tradition. Little is known on the psalms by most people in churches, so this is a great aid to their knowledge and prayer.
Kathleen –
Absolutely enlightening!
The Psalms, The Prayer of the Church has been absolutely enlightening. I pray the Liturgy of the Hours daily; I am praying the psalms in a new light. I do wish I would have had access to such powerful presentations at a younger time in my life. However, I am never too old to continue learning. Thanks for “Now You Know Media.”
Madeline –
Learning in depths about the psalms is very appropriate and adds to my devotion.
Since I pray the psalms every day in the Divine Office, learning in depths about the psalms is very appropriate and adds to my devotion.
Dennis –
a well-balanced approach
Diane gives a well-balanced approach to the Psalms based on Verbum Domini and is a wonderful presenter.
Rev Thomas –
States her teaching in a down-to-earth way.
Sister Dianne is very knowledgeable and states her teaching in a down-to-earth way.
Gary –
Makes the Psalms come alive
Dianne Bergant has a way of making the Psalms come alive. Very common sense, yet scholarly, presentation.
Anonymous –
Fall Survey: October 2016
The treatment of the content was outstanding incorporating familiar and new to me insights
Gary –
Challenging and Uplifting
I found Sr. Bergant’s presentation both challenging, uplifting and delightful.
Jim B., NY –
Winter Survey: January 2017
Sister Bergant hit most of the topics right on the head.
Anonymous –
Spring Survey: April 2017
Good content, excellent presenter
Rev. Thomas E., OH –
2017 Christmas Survey
A good, thorough study with applications to Christian life today.
Sister Beverly P., RSM, PA –
Summer 2018 Survey
Deep reflection and research and application to now.