Lars Johnson

Dr. Lars Johnson serves as a Professor in the English Department at Bethany Lutheran College, maintaining his office in Honsey Hall (HH 221) on the main level with contact phone 507-344-7731.

His teaching expertise spans core literary traditions including American, African-American, and World Literature. He has recently taught 12 courses such as ENGL 332 (Modern American Authors) and ENGL 335 (African-American Literature), alongside foundational courses in Literary Analysis and Creative Writing through literary magazine practicums.

Research interests derived from course offerings emphasize historical literary movements, critical race theory in literature, and pedagogical approaches to writing instruction across undergraduate levels.