Luther Seminary

Luther Seminary Faculty Personal Web Site

Photo of Gracia GrindalGracia Grindal
Professor of Rhetoric
2481 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
ggrindal@luthersem.edu
(651) 641-3230                                Office: GH 302
Fax:   641-3354                                     ext: 230
Office Hours: by appointment.

 

 

Courses

EL3534 Lutheran Nurture and Spirituality Spring 2009
PR4545 Christian Poetry in English Spring 2009
PR1510 Telling the Story
    with Karoline Lewis
Handout on Delivery for Public Speaking
ABCs of Public Speaking
Spring 2009
EL3535 Creative Writing Spring 2009
PR1510-02 Telling the Story
    
off-site
J-Term 2009
MU1530 Lutheran Hymnody   Fall 2008
(2nd 6 weeks)
MU1525
MU1525-50
Ecumenical Hymnody
< online
Fall 2007(1st 6 weeks)

        Courses previously taught:

 

EL3534 Lutheran Nurture & Spirituality Spring 2007
WO4540 Writing of Hymn Texts Spring 2001
     

Resources         

     Hymns for Class Study

     Hymnal Prefaces

 

 

 

 
Links:
Reformation Festival graphic     Information and event schedule for the Reformation Festival 
held each fall at Luther Seminary.
An Open Letter to the New Worship Resources Committee of the ELCA                            *Addendum

Some comments on the actual language of the new resources.

 

  Invention for preachers.ppt
E-resources on Hymns and Hymnody:
Hymnuts logo <<< Click this logo 
      for a webpage 
   created just for you --  
the hymnuts of the world

Click for full view

VIDEO resource
The story of Lina Sandell 
Now available through
Luther Productions

Hemlandssanger (Scandinavian Hymnal) photo

Resource list of
Scandinavian Hymnals
from the Hymnuts site

Old American hymnal photo

First American Lutheran Hymnals
includes many photos
Favorite Links:
The Rose magazine cover The Rose is a Christian Bimonthly Magazine. Its purpose is to explore the riches of Christian faith and life in renewal that we may all grow in Christ. The Rose is a Gospel-centered, practically-oriented
magazine meant for pastors, Christian leaders and lay people. It also offers special features in each issue for children. Inspired by the vision of Luther's rose, the magazine will be dedicated to Christian renewal through the mutual upbuilding of the saints.
Mount Carmel is a Christ-centered community with fellowship for all ages where the Gospel is experienced.  Mount Carmel Ministries is committed to applying the Bible to everyday life to encourage spiritual growth in Jesus Christ.
   See the MC summer schedule or take 
a virtual tour of their facilities located in Alexandria, MN.

Mount Carmel Ministries logo

Millions of believers around the world are using the Daily Texts 
for Bible study. You can share your thoughts with others around the world as you reflect on the same passage they will read.

Mount Carmel's Daily Text web page includes tips for first time users and other devotional suggestions.
To order the
Daily Texts

Daily Text cover


 

Speaking & Writing

Gracia Grindal is available to speak at your congregation's event or adult forum on the following topics:
  • Lutheran and/or Ecumenical Hymnody
  • Lina Sandell
  • Hymn Writing (write a hymn for special occasions - weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, significant life events)
    Contact using the email address listed above

Selected Publications

Essays & Articles

 

Education/Curriculum Vitae:

       

 

   Biographical Notes
    Photo
     (suitable for publication) 

   Profile

M.A. Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary
St. Paul, MN
1983
M.F.A. University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, A
R
1969  
B.A. Augsburg College
Minneapolis,  MN
1965  

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Last updated: October 2006.