Luther College Nordic Studies

09/26/2026

Nordic Studies students volunteered to help with Vesterheim’s youth handcraft at the Live on Winnebago festival today — so fun to uplift traditional Norwegian handcraft with local kids!

09/15/2026

Last week in Norwegian 201, students explored Norwegian values and how they are displayed on campus. From community and equality to sustainability and appreciation for the outdoors, students took a closer look at how the values that shape Norwegian culture appear in everyday life at Luther College.

It was a great opportunity for students to connect what they’re learning in the classroom with the world around them and take a look at Norwegian Culture from a new perspective.

09/08/2026

On September 9, Norwegians around the world will honor and remember His Late Majesty King Harald V as his funeral ceremony is broadcast live. We invite you to join in paying your respects and commemorating his life, service, and legacy.

Watch the ceremony live at tv.nrk.no

05/18/2026

Gratulerer til Berit Skogen ‘23! Berit successfully completed her M.A. in Scandinavian Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Next stop: Ph.D. Program in Scandinavian Studies. Hurrah for Berit! 🇳🇴💯

05/18/2026

Gratulerer med dagen! 🇳🇴❤️ what a great day to celebrate our graduating seniors with many of our majors and minors. Seniors, takk for nå! We celebrate you and cheer you on as you begin this next chapter!

05/05/2026

Looking back on the year with much gratitude that Luther College was given the opportunity to welcome His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to our campus.

This visit served as a powerful reminder that the ties between North America and Norway are not only historical but are very much alive and relevant today!

04/30/2026

What does it mean to truly carry a tradition forward?

In this lecture, Norwegian artist and psychotherapist Mona Stenseth explores the difference between reproducing tradition and expressing through it.

Working at the intersection of identity and ornament, Stenseth approaches rosemaling not as decoration, but as a living language—shaped through rhythm, repetition, and human experience. Drawing from both her artistic practice and her background in expressive therapy, she reflects on how tradition is learned, internalized, and transformed across generations.

Register at the link in bio!

04/21/2026

Curious about what Nordic Studies classes you can take next semester? Look no further! We are offering a variety of courses where you can both elevate your language skills and dive into the rich history and culture of the Nordic region!

04/10/2026

Many great Decorah faces and places featured in this article! https://www.forskning.no/historie-innvandring-kulturhistorie/den-forste-gangen-jeg-horte-noe-negativt-om-det-norske-samfunnet-var-da-jeg-bodde-i-norge/2556477?fbclid=IwY2xjawRFwFFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF6a2ZSaW9OZ1VPWkVJREZKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn1qv3Mzv1guSoubIIa89tkP-lok37PcYcttRzza5ClxZIOU7CPOuVSV755Z_aem_T0bbq0tRAMTcAbAHSkB_rg

Hvor mange norsk-amerikanerne fins det, og hvor norske oppfatter de seg?

03/31/2026

We are going to Namibia in January 2027! This is a PAID 450 class entitled Comparative Education Models. Sound interesting? Attend our information session on April 9th!

*Explore the education systems of the United States and Namibia through a comparative lens. This course examines the historical roots, structures, policies, and cultural influences that shape the Namibian education system with a focus on the international cooperations that have assisted and hindered Namibia. Students will analyze similarities and differences in access, equity, curriculum, teaching, and assessment. Students will explore how Namibia addresses educational challenges and the impact of global trends, with special focus on how non-governmental cooperation (especially from foreign partners like Norway) assists and shapes educational policy today. Students will gain critical insights into diverse educational practices and reforms. In this course, students will participate in site visits to immerse themselves in local schools. Students will observe teachers in schools in different locations during the 3 weeks in Namibian primary schools and volunteer in an after-school program located in the township of Katutura. These experiences will be augmented by excursions to historically significant sites and interactions and discussions with Namibians.