luther college study centre
Located in the vibrant town of Decorah, Iowa, Luther is an undergraduate,
residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church
(ELCA).Luther values the diversity of its students, staff, and faculty, who hail
from many faith backgrounds and heritages. The college strives to make Luther
affordable for all students by offering scholarships, need-based aid, work
study, and loan programs. Academic Excellence Luther offers 60 areas of
learning. The college’s learning philosophy highlights connections between
disciplines. Its thoughtful and rigorous curriculum moves beyond immediate
interests toward engagement in the larger world. This approach to education
helps Luther earn inclusion in the top tier of national liberal arts colleges in
the U.S. News and World Report’s college guide. Luther is a Phi Beta Kappa
institution, a recognition belonging to only 10 percent of colleges and
universities, and its graduates have been honored with awards, such as
Fulbright, Rhodes, Goldwater, and NCAA Postgraduate scholarships. Passionate
Teachers Luther’s faculty are committed to their areas of expertise—95 percent
of them hold the most advanced degree in their field. This means that Luther
students receive an education from qualified professors who are passionate about
what they teach and invested in the college and its students. Learning Beyond
the Classroom Luther values learning beyond the classroom. Internships,
externships, and opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research are vital
components of a Luther education—and they help test career goals and build
résumés. This experiential learning contributes to the stellar career outcomes
and postsecondary education rates of Luther graduates. Study-away experiences
are another way that students learn beyond the classroom, and they’re key to the
global perspective that Luther promotes. In fact, 90 percent of Luther students
study away, domestically or internationally. Many undergraduates take advantage
of study-away opportunities during January Term, a three-week period between
semesters that allows students to study a particular subject in depth. A
student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 gives students an exceptional classroom
experience, and Luther’s faculty also mentor students, act as advisers, and
learn and research in collaboration with students.
