We invite presenters from across disciplines professional fields, and faith traditions to engage with the question of Lutheran knowledge-making in higher education, to take stock of and reconceive the distinctive academic work that we carry out through our teaching, service, and scholarship. Open to all faculty and staff from Lutheran institutions, this conference focuses on the epistemological relevance of the tradition of Lutheran higher education for the challenges we face today. As many institutions across higher education trim budgets, consolidate or eliminate programs, and grapple with the value of a liberal arts education, it is crucial that faculty, staff, and students at Lutheran colleges and universities examine the Lutheran epistemologies that inform our academic work,, as well as the actual practices that may help us reenvision those epistemologies for the years ahead. Regardless of religious background or affiliation, we welcome faculty, staff, and their student collaborators to propose papers or panel discussions on a broad array of topics related to reimagining academic work and Lutheran epistemology in higher education.

To submit a proposal, please complete the ALCF Proposal Submission Form.

If accepted, you should prepare a paper of about five double-spaced pages. These will be linked in the Proceedings of the Conference. Oral presentations at the conference will be 20 minutes each (please include time for questions) and be organized into several concurrent sessions. Roundtable discussions and workshops may be between 30-45 minutes.

Proposals are due by August 16, 2024 (deadline extended).