Justice, Forgiveness, and Health
In this post, professor Loren Toussaint discusses justice, forgiveness, and health in relation to the recent shooting and killing of an unarmed man by a former Dallas, Texas police officer.
An Iowa College in the Liberal Arts Tradition
Ideas and Creations
The ideas and viewpoints expressed in the posts on the Ideas and Creations blog are solely the view of the author(s). Luther College's mission statement calls us to "embrace diversity and challenge one another to learn in community," and to be "enlivened and transformed by encounters with one another, by the exchange of ideas, and by the life of faith and learning." Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the college are encouraged to express their views, model "good disagreement" and engage in respectful dialogue.
The Power of Documentary Film to Value, to Preserve, and to Celebrate the Driftless Region
Learn how professor Thomas C. Johnson is involved in the adventure documentary film, "Decoding the Driftless", and the film's call to action.
All Shall Be Well
Read about Sister Mary Thomas, a relative of professor Brooke Joyce, and how her beautiful art is brought into the world for the glory of God.
I Write Books: Do Books Still Matter?
Professor Amy Weldon shares her thoughts on what has become an increasingly "bookless world."
In Order to Live, We Have to D.I.E. (Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity)
In this article, professor Guy Nave discusses "equity-mindedness" and how if we can't hold diversity, inclusion, and equity as separate and distinct concepts — and understand how they interact with one another — we can’t set clear goals and strategies around them.
Opportunity
In honor of Homecoming this past week we're delving into Chips editorials that are nearly 100 years old. The following text, "Opportunity," is from Volume 41, Issue number 12, dated Oct. 1, 1924, authored by J.W. Opheim, Luther class of 1925.
Words to Live By: Where Oh Where Is My Hair?
This article by Pastor Joel Bacon was originally published in the September 15, 2019 edition of the Sawyer County Record. Read how he discovered that his lost follicles were traded in on a beautiful person or a wonderful experience.
What should Luther College remember about 9/11?
Last week Luther College recognized the events that happened on 9/11. Read professor Brian Caton's thoughts on how a more complete story should be remembered about the day.
Three Ways I Plan to Build a More Inclusive Classroom from Day One
Spanish professor David Thompson has decided to do more than teach foreign language courses in his classroom this year. Learn how he plans to build inclusive learning into his classes right from the start.
The Antidote is Love
Recent tragedy resulting from gun violence inspired professor Char Kunkel and a mentor to develop a "pyramid of love", an illustration that shows how a more proactive model can help create and teach love, not hate.
Being intentionally inclusive
The following article is reprinted with permission from Gabe Twedt '10, and is part three in a series on inclusive language and representation in the classroom. It was originally published on April 25, 2019 as a post in his Viking Talk blog.
In search of Julian
Learn how Professor Brooke Joyce's upcoming sabbatical project will focus on Julian of Norwich, and how her writings, theology, and legacy have made an impact on his life.