Division seems to be an unfortunate feature of human communities. In this article, Professor Kopf discusses the reasons why and what we can do about it.

Hear from religion professor Gereon Kopf as he discusses the learning opportunties that will take place at the upcoming interfaith forum, scheduled for April 4-6, 2019 at Luther College.

Gereon Kopf, Luther professor of religion, questions what it means to truly be a foreigner and how we should "embrace the difference that is inside ourselves."

After returning from the J-term trip to Eastern Japan, Professor Kopf shares what his students learned from living a monastic life for four days.

What can Japanese anime teach us about cultivating healthy relationships and not giving into temptation? Professor Kopf uses the famous manga Dororo to teach a valuable lesson on facing metaphorical demons.

While many recognize the value of educating students in trade skills and STEM, some argue for these fields of study to the detriment of the liberal arts and humanities. As the Luther community discusses the unique challenges of maintaining its identity as a Norwegian college of the church in the 21st century, Professor Kopf shares his thoughts on protecting the liberals arts.

As Homecoming rapidly approaches, Professor Kopf explores what it means "to come home" and why it takes trust and faith to do so.

Do we choose inclusion or exclusion? Do we choose the compassion of tolerance or the irascibility of hubris? Will we be a nation that seeks solutions for those in need or will we indulge in rhetoric and forget the past? Professor Kopf argues that the key lies in our awareness of the shortcomings of our communities and ourselves.

Professor Kopf asks us to examine the unthinkable and talk about the unspeakable in his Nov. 9 post reflecting on evil and Reichskristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass/Crystal Night.

Discussing being uncomfortable, Gereon Kopf, Luther professor of religion, finds that maybe being comfortable isn't all it's cracked up to be. Do we really want everyone to agree with us?

Religion, inter-religious dialogue, diversity, and how they fit together. Gereon Kopf, Luther professor of religion, explains how to talk about tough topics with people who don't share the same opinion.

The religion department decided to dedicate this year's religion forum to the topic "teaching religion at a college of the church." It seems that, while I was away on sabbatical, my colleagues felt that there is a need to clarify the purpose and scope of the academic study of religion at a church affiliated college. From my experience, I have to agree that there seems to be a lot of confusion with regard to the academic study of religion in general and its role at Luther College in particular.

Drawing from Psalms, Buddhist scriptures and Beastie Boys lyrics, Gereon Kopf, Luther professor of religion, attempts to reconcile our thoughts on sharing a common humanity by valuing diversity of culture, religion and lifestyle.

Gereon Kopf, Luther College professor of religion, challenges the community to think critically about disagreement and what readers can do to open themselves to a different point of view.

Gereon Kopf, Luther College professor of religion, reflects on his trip to Fright Mountain and a Buddhist temple that offers services where family members can contemplate the questions of what happens after death.