Return from Fright Mountain
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.
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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.
Brooke Joyce, associate professor of music and composer-in-residence at Luther College, asks readers to consider the importance of music and art in everyday life.
Aaron Lurth, director of visual media, on the challenges of professional photographers due to the rise of the "citizen journalist." Do we need professional photographers?
Martin Klammer, Luther professor of English and Africana studies, discusses how literature can mean different things to different people, and how the emotional connection we form with books affects that meaning.
Kate Elliott, assistant professor of art history, writes about moving her students past "I don't get it" into art appreciation, understanding and Phở.
Philip Freeman, Luther professor of classics, explains the popularity of classics and the idea that Latin is not a dead language.
Bob Shedinger, Luther associate professor of religion, discusses what we can learn from traditional societies, after befriending an Old Order Amish family.
Rob Larson, vice president for Communications and Marketing at Luther College, discusses Jeff Selingo's influential book, "College Unbound."