Dr. Franklin Stark, a beloved alumnus of Dakota Wesleyan, endowed the Stark Lectures“...to present publicly, persons who were living examples of the truths of the Biblical message...The goal was to find and bring to the campus persons who, by the authenticity of their own lives, works, and insight, would demonstrate the connection today between faith and works.”

Through Dr. Stark’s gift, numerous religious leaders, authors, educators, politicians, ethicists, journalists and entertainers of national stature have been brought to the campus.  DWU has sought annually to fulfill his intent in establishing the series through its invitations to these leaders.

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