Reidar ThomteReidar Thomte (1902 -1994) came from Norway to study at the University of Minnesota. In the1920s he directed a mission school in China until he was forced to leave by the Communist uprising. With theological training at Hartwick Seminary (Conn.) he srved various Lutheran parishes. After receiving a PhD from New York University, he taught religion and philosophy at Carthage College, Luther College and Concordia College (1948-1973). He received various awards, including Guggenheim and Fulbright fellowships. Read More Read Less