Dr. Theodore Bergsma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Theodore Bergsma is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Pennsylvania State University. His research primarily focuses on 20th Century Continental Philosophy, engaging deeply with French Philosophy, Phenomenology, and Psychoanalysis, alongside 19th Century philosophical movements, particularly those represented by Nietzsche, Bergson, and German Idealism. Bergsma also has competencies in Ethics, Aesthetics, and Ancient Philosophy, which inform his teaching and publications. He received his PhD in Philosophy from Penn State in 2020, an MA in Philosophy from Miami University in 2015, and a BA in Philosophy from Grinnell College in 2013. His professional endeavors include exploring essential philosophical problems and teaching various courses that contribute to students' understanding of complex philosophical concepts.

Research Interests

Courses

Phil01: Basic Problems Philosophy Phil03: Persons, Moral Values, Good Life Phil05: Philosophy Art Film Phil14: Philosophy Love Sex Phil103: Introduction Ethics Phil105: Introduction Philosophy Law Phil109: Introduction Aesthetics Phil119: Ethical Leadership Phil457: 20th Century Philosophy

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.