← Back to Biographies
Louis Berkhof
October 13, 1873 – May 18, 1957
Theologian
His Systematic Theology trained generations of Reformed pastors
Biography
Dutch-American Reformed theologian whose 'Systematic Theology' became the standard textbook in Reformed seminaries for decades. Born in the Netherlands, he emigrated to Michigan as a child and spent his career teaching at Calvin Theological Seminary.
Faith & Testimony
Berkhof's 'Systematic Theology' has trained generations of Reformed pastors. He wrote with precision and clarity, making complex Reformed doctrine accessible without oversimplifying it. His work represents the best of the Dutch Reformed theological tradition in America.