INFLUENCE Winter 2024: A Publication of Cornerstone University

GROOTHUIS NAMED FIRST DISTINGUISHED
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROFESSOR
Cornerstone University has appointed Dr.
Douglas Groothuis as its first distinguished
university research professor of apologetics
and Christian worldview for fall 2024. The
rank of distinguished university research
professor is Cornerstone University’s
highest professional honor that recognizes
extraordinary achievement in scholarship,
teaching and service influence. Dr.
Groothuis is the university’s first recipient
of this designation.
“Dr. Groothuis’ academic scholarship,
teaching and mentoring, publishing
and service achievements in advancing
apologetics and Christian worldview are
extraordinary,” said Dr. Gerson Moreno-
Riaño, president of Cornerstone University.
“He is an exemplary Christian public
intellectual and scholar. Cornerstone
University welcomes our esteemed
colleague who is a passionate follower and
Dr. Douglas Groothuis, Distinguished
University Research Professor
defender of Jesus Christ. Dr. Groothuis will
help elevate a Biblical, orthodox, Christian
worldview as essential to the pursuit of all
knowledge, truth and human flourishing.
This is the most essential distinctive of a
Cornerstone University Christ-centered
education.”
Inspired by Francis Schaeffer’s book
“The God Who Is There,” Groothuis has
dedicated his academic career and life
to making the case for Christianity and
the significance of a Biblical, orthodox
Christian worldview for all of life.
“I am honored, encouraged, challenged
and humbled by my appointment to serve
at Cornerstone University under the
leadership of President Moreno-Riaño,”
said Dr. Groothuis. “Cornerstone University
has a rich and long history of Christian
faithfulness and is now poised to edify its
students and influence the world
for Jesus Christ even more in
the days ahead. I am grateful
to become part of this exciting
and wide-ranging educational
mission under the Lordship of
Christ.”
Dr. Groothuis holds a Ph.D.
in Philosophy (University
of Oregon, 1993) and most
recently served as professor of
philosophy at Denver Seminary
where he headed the Christian
apologetics master’s degree
program. He is the author of
19 books, over 30 academic
articles, and is a highly soughtafter
speaker.
Cameron Bertuzzi © 2018
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