Luther College at the University of Regina (LCUR) ? Who are we?
LCUR is committed to retaining the personal atmosphere, individual attention, and sense of community that only a small university can offer. Informed by a progressive understanding of Christianity, our intimate community, combined with the resources and faculty at the U of R, provide students with unique opportunities in undergraduate education. We specialize in the education of Arts; Science; and Media, Art, and Performance (formerly Fine Arts) and provide the highest quality of teaching and foster outstanding research within the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, and sciences.
Luther College, rooted in Christian spirituality, provides a stimulating, supportive environment in which people deepen their potential, deepen their understanding of the world, and engage with the wider community to realize God?s justice and peace for all.
As a partner in post-secondary education on the University of Regina campus, Luther College is a liberal arts college informed by a progressive understanding of Christianity. Distinguished by a Lutheran heritage of excellence in scholarship, freedom of inquiry, and a faithful seeking after truth, the College is committed to serving students of all cultures, creeds and orientations by nurturing intellectual, emotional and spiritual growth. Luther College provides the highest quality of teaching and fosters outstanding research within the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, and sciences while presenting and challenging a broad spectrum of values and viewpoints.
Enjoy a well-rounded University experience in our vibrant and supportive community. Grow as a person and academic thinker in our safe and affordable environment. Living in residence is an incredible opportunity to develop friendships easily, connect with professors, increase your academic success, and focus on your personal development. Simply put, life?s better with community!
Off-campus housing is readily available and reasonably accessible to campus. Also see the listing for the University of Regina. The University of Regina Students' Union (URSU) has an off-campus housing registry. This listing is readily available to students interested in off-campus housing.
Luther offers a number of unique learning communities for first year students. The communities are designed to assist students with the transition form high school to university. Each learning community has a maximum enrolment of 36 to 40 students. The students take a common set of courses, which share a common theme and are sometimes team taught by professors.
Luther College offers quality academic advising with a personal touch. Luther College students can also access all career counselling services offered through the University of Regina.
Luther College students can participate in all University of Regina sports programs including inter-varsity teams and campus recreation teams. See listing for the University of Regina or consult the school's Web site.
The Luther University Students' Association (LUSA) organizes social and recreational events such as dances, trips to hockey and football games, laser tag, and bowling throughout the year. All Luther students and residents are members of LUSA. University of Regina student groups organize other activities as well.
Luther students and residents can participate in any College or University of Regina club and society. Examples of current campus organizations include the Religious Studies Group, the Debate Society, the Rowing Club, and a campus Amnesty International Chapter.
The Luther College Bach Choir performs work from the Baroque period. The choir practices weekly under the direction of the College's music director and gives two or three concerts per year. The choir is open to all members of the Luther community.
Luther College is wheelchair accessible, has an elevator, and has the full service of the University of Regina Disabilities Resource Office, including text readers, computer translator systems, and a non-fluorescent lighted workroom.
Luther offers international exchange programs in conjunction with universities in several countries. Consult the school's Web site for more details.