Born and raised in Alaska, I began asking theological questions at an early age: How did God create the magnificent mountains? What does the Bible say about evil? What does it mean to be made in the image of God? These and many other questions have led me on a fascinating theological journey \u2013 a journey that continues now with my students at Augsburg.<\/p>\n
I use a variety of teaching methods \u2013 group work, short papers, film clips, art projects, and exams\u2014to help students discover, develop, and articulate their own beliefs in conversation with the diverse religious perspectives all around us.\u00a0 I enjoy conversing with students on a wide range of topics and my office door is always open for dialogue.<\/p>\n
My current research focuses on new understandings of the human person with special attention to the doctrine of sin, the image of God, and human sexuality. I often speak in local congregations on topics ranging from the theology of Martin Luther to feminist views of God, and I\u2019ve developed an interactive exercise for faith communities on \u201cNarrating Your Theological Legacy.<\/p>\n
I came to Augsburg in 2003 after completing my doctoral studies at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. I\u2019ve also lived and studied in the Seattle area, Chicago, the Twin Cities, Holden Village, and the country of Eswatini, where I did my pastoral internship. When I\u2019m not teaching, I enjoy making music with friends, biking, skiing, baking, and camping.<\/p>\n
\u201cLutherans and Patriarchy: Called to Action and Abundance\u201d (Living Lutheran, April 2025),\u00a0https:\/\/www.livinglutheran. Creation, Justice, and\u00a0Communio<\/i>: Lutheran Insights Empowering Educational Access<\/a><\/p>\n