Faculty Stories

Professor of English Dr. John Van Rys talks about his new short story collection.
Dr. Sharon Klassen, former associate professor of theatre arts, shares how it takes a village to inspire and teach a theatre student.
Ray Louter, former professor of theatre arts, discusses his role in telling the powerful stories of his Dutch colleagues through mainstage performances of his play Stranger in the Land.
Two new faculty members discuss the importance of the core curriculum to Redeemer’s commitment to a well-rounded liberal arts and sciences education.
Dr. Terry Loerts, associate professor of education, is exploring a multiliteracies pedagogy, the concept of using a range of media, modes and perspectives in teaching and learning and how this fits...
Driven by his personal experience, adjunct professor Ricardo-Martín Marroquín has released his second novel Our Silent Journey, the story of a boy from Peru who struggles with a new culture and...
Two new Redeemer faculty members discuss integrating faith and learning.
Dr. Sean Schat, assistant professor of education, advocates the necessity of educational care for students and teachers alike.
In his new commentary on the book of Judges, associate professor of religion and theology Dr. David Beldman explains why this violent, often misunderstood section of the Bible is still relevant for...
In his recently published book, adjunct professor Dr. Peter Schuurman explores the notion that irony, charisma and playfulness can attract people to church.
With help from a prestigious scholarship, associate professor of theatre arts Dr. Sharon Klassen delves into the world of turn-of-the-century playwright George Bernard Shaw.
Translators, including visiting scholar Dr. Jessica Joustra, are bringing theologian Herman Bavinck’s forgotten manuscript to English audiences for the first time.
Over the summer, Dr. Christiaan Teeuwsen performed and taught on some of the most important historic organs in Europe’s “organ garden.”
Dr. Timothy Epp's research sheds light on the divide between sacred and secular music by exploring the spiritual content in mainstream music.
Redeemer business professors Laurie Busuttil and Susan Van Weelden make their mark on the North American business landscape with best-selling course materials.

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