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Luke Hawley is Professor of English and Dean for the Arts and Humanities at Dordt University. He leads departments including Art and Design, Communication, English, History, Language Studies, Music, Philosophy, Theatre Arts, and Theology. His academic work focuses on creative writing pedagogy and Christian humanist approaches to literature, songwriting, and screenwriting.
- MFA in Creative Writing, University of Nebraska-Omaha (2011)
- BA in Secondary English Education, York College, NE (2004)
Hawley explores how God's sovereignty informs everyday creative practice, authoring The Northwoods Hymnal (2013) - a multi-modal work blending stories with songwriting. His pedagogical insights emphasize deep reading practices, attention as spiritual discipline, and combating chronological snobbery through literary engagement.
Recent collaborative work with Rose Postma and Leah Zuidema has focused on redefining reading strategies for distracted students, while his creative projects include band The Ruralists, tube amplifier building, and historic home restoration. Current research examines digital-age reading habits and their impact on cultural literacy.
- Nebraska Book Award (2013)
- Johnny Mercer Songwriter Project (2013)
- Colorado Folk Festival Songwriting Contest Honorable Mentions (2016, 2018, 2022)
- First Alternate, Colorado Folk Festival (2019)
Hawley teaches literature courses at Dordt University while maintaining active creative practice. He advocates for flexible literacy approaches, including audiobooks and podcasts as legitimate reading tools. His work consistently bridges academic rigor with accessible creative expression through various media.
