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Trygve David Johnson
The Rev. Dr. Trygve David Johnson is the Hinga-Boersma Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in Holland, Mich. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College, a master of divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary and a PhD. from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Prior to going to Hope College, Johnson served as chaplain at Northwestern College.
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