Faculty and Staff

SAINT AMBROSE COLLEGE

Dr. Richard Stoecker is the Chancellor of Saint Ambrose College. He is a graduate of St. John’s University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, New York Theological Seminary with a M.P.S., received a MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Doctorate of Sacred Theology from St. Ambrose. Additionally, Rev. Dr. Stoecker has received honorary Doctorates of Divinity from Wittenberg Seminary and St. Paul’s Seminary.  He can be reached at admissions@catholictheological.org.

Dr. Jens C. Bargmann was born in Lubeck, Germany and became a United States citizen in 2007. He graduated from the German Air Force Academy (1990); University of the German Armed Forces Hamburg (1994, Master of Education); and the Catholic University of Eichstätt, Germany (2003, Ph.D. in Philosophy). He served in a cooperative capacity at the U.S. Naval Academy. Dr. Bargman holds a Master of Divnity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, PA. He is a Knight of Honor of the Order of Saint John. Dr. Bargmann pastors a church in Maryland and is Grand Prior of the Priestly Society of Sain Augustine.

 
Dr. Raymond W. Copp is a former Chancellor of Saint Ambrose College. He was elected +CTC+ Chairman in March 2010. After a thirty year career in law enforcement, and graduation from four police academies including the FBI National Academy, Dr. Copp entered the priesthood shortly after 9-11. Dr. Copp holds a PhD in clinical psychology and Doctor of Sacred Theology from California University. He is an Augustinian priest. He has published professional works in nationally recognized periodicals, poetry in three anthologies, and eight children’s picture and chapter books.  

 
Dr. Irl A. Gladfelter was appointed Saint Ambrose Dean of Academic Affairs in the United States in December 2008. Retired from the United States Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Gladfelter spent his working life in the service of our country. While doing so, he became widely regarded as one of the country’s foremost experts in forensic dentistry. His academic and military credentials could fill volumes and include Bachelor of Science (Biology): University of the State of New York, Advanced Educational Program in General Dentistry (Dental Identification/Forensic Odontology) Fort Hood, TX, Postgraduate Fellowship (Pediatric Dentistry,) University of Illinois School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery (with distinction) University of Missouri School of  Dentistry and graduation (with honors) from the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS. In addition to serving as Metropolitan Archbishop, Anglo-Lutheran Catholic Church, and Metropolitan of the Augustana Catholic Communion, Dr. Gladfelter holds masters degrees in divinity and sacred theology, and three honorary doctors of divinity degrees from prestigious independent Catholic seminaries. He has been widely published and his Dental Evidence: A Handbook for Police remains a standard reference work in law enforcement forensic investigation. 

The Most Rev. T. Mason Lumpkin has served as hospital chaplain for St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri and clinical director for a resident drug and alcohol treatment center.  He was Care Director at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty Missouri where he worked with support groups and “Celebrate Recovery,” a Christian 12-Step program. Prior to entering ministry, Rev. Lumpkin worked in the public school system providing drug prevention education to fifth through twelfth graders.  He holds many awards for his service including the Silver Star for Bravery conferred by the American Police Hall of Fame. Rev. Lumpkin has earned a BA in religious studies, dual master’s degrees in theology and counseling and is a doctoral candidate in Christian Counseling.  He is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Psychologist, Registered Addiction Specialist, and an EMDR level 2 therapist. Rev. Lumpkin has experience working with emotional and personality disorders, PTSD, and sexual addictions.  He is author of the "Christian Recovery Survival Guide," the centerpiece for Saint Ambrose’s addiction recovery program which is under development, and is an ordained priest in the Russian Orthodox Church.        

The M. Rev. Anthony J.M. Burns brings the experience of a cloistered monk and an Eastern Orthodox perspective to Saint Ambrose. As he writes: "My vocation springs first and foremost from living in my baptismal call...it was also formed by years of working with the homeless, poor and disabled." Archbishop Burns entered the Franciscan Order in 1990 and six years later founded the Franciscan Brothers of Saint Michael. A holder of a Master’s of Theology in Religious Studies from Almeda University, and two honorary doctorates, he is Archbishop for the Evangelical Marionite Church, The Order of Saint Ninian, The Franciscan Brothers of St. Michael, and Archbishop Metropolitan (Patriarch), Eparchy of Mary Queen of Angels. Archbishop Burns has been appointed Associate Professor for Orthodox studies and is considered an expert on both Eastern and Western liturgies.

 Dr. Tan Binh P. Nguyen left his native Vietnam as a teenage refugee after the Vietnam War. Even though he could not speak English, Dr. Nguyen managed to secure passage to the United States after a lengthy stay in a Cambodian refugee camp. Life in a new country is never easy, but not knowing the language is an additional handicap. Nevertheless, Dr. Nguyen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Kansas, A Master of Arts and a Doctorate (abd) in Biochemistry from the University of Kansas, and a Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry. In addition, he is an ordained priest, holds a Diploma in Sacred Theology from Wittenberg Luthern Seminary and a Masters in Sacred Theology from Saint Ambrose School of Theology. Dr. Nguyen pastors an independent Vietnamese Catholic congregation (Our Lady of La Vang) in the Atlanta area. Dr. Nguyen currently provides dental services to under served and economically challenged people in the State of Georgia.

Dr. Bernard Lopez was born in Malaysia and has devoted his life to the service of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Ordained a Catholic priest in 1971, Dr. Lopez served in Singapore with the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier and earned a Diploma (PhD equivalent) from the 350 year old College General in Malaysia. After lengthy study in Rome, where he earned Diplomas (PhD equivalent) in Philosophy, Fundamental Theology, and Dogmatic Theology, he spent "the most rewarding year of my life" ministering in the slums of India. From Spain to England, where he earned a diploma in communications and mass media, Dr. Lopez made the journey to the United States. While teaching a Long Island University and Fordham University, Dr. Lopez completed a Masters degree at Long Island University and a PhD (abd) in Political Science at New York University. Dr. Lopez states his vocation simply: "I am a Priest of Jesus Christ."