Through Truth to Freedom : Reconciling a University's Past, Present, and Future.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bouzard, Green.

Contributor:

Pribbenow, Paul C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Universities and colleges.

Lutheran universities and colleges.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (157 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bloomfield : Myers Education Press, 2024.

Summary:

Through Truth to Freedom: Reconciling a University’s Past, Present, and Future explores the evolution of Augsburg University, focusing on its historical roots and its role in contemporary education. The book highlights Augsburg's commitment to interfaith dialogue, civic engagement, and diversity, rooted in its Scandinavian Christian heritage. It captures the institution's journey towards reconciling its past with present challenges and aspirations, emphasizing the importance of living out core values. The essays, authored by faculty, staff, students, and alumni, reflect on Augsburg's contributions to higher education and its efforts to serve a diverse student body in an ever-changing educational landscape. This work is intended for educational professionals, students, and those interested in institutional development and reform. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Book Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Through Truth to Freedom: By Way of Reconciliation

What’s in a Word: How We Tell Our Stories and Why it Matters

Love Letters From the Past: The Role of an Institution’s Archives

Leaning In: Augsburg’s Place and Proximity

Augsburg University Land Acknowledgement: A Case for More Than Mere Words

Generosity and Faithfulness: A Meditation on Why Place Matters for Higher Education

From Either/Or to Both/And: Augsburg’s Journey to Interfaith Living

Augsburg’s Pedagogical Tradition: Firsthand Experiences, the City as Classroom, and Co-creating an Academic Journey

Augsburg’s Students: Protest and Loving Reform

One Day in May: Past and Present Struggles for Racial Justice

Loving Reform and the Fight to Be Seen: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Conversation

Augsburg’s Health Commons: Caring for Our Neighbors in a World of Extremes

Holding the Door Open: Access, Alternatives, and Agitation—Who Will Be the Next “First”?

Authors and Participants in The Saga Project

Index Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781975506964

1975506960

OCLC:

1455760396