Rose Postma

Rose Postma is an Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Academic Enrichment Center at Dordt University. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing (poetry) from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and has taught writing and composition courses while leading academic support services.

Her research and creative work bridges poetry, theology, and pedagogy, often exploring themes of spirituality, personal reflection, and interdisciplinary connections. Publications span journals such as Perspectives: A Journal of Reformed Thought, Weber: The Contemporary West, and Valparaiso Poetry Review, reflecting her focus on metaphor, religious narratives, and experiential poetry.

Rose's recent courses include Core 120 and Core 180 (online), emphasizing deep reading practices and combating fragmented attention. She advocates for flexible literacy tools like audiobooks and podcasts to enhance student engagement, while reflecting on the cultural and cognitive dimensions of reading.