Religion around the World

Sonja Hagander is an ordained clergyperson in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She has held various leadership roles in higher education and congregational life. She has developed and led valuable interreligious programs in university and community settings, including educational travel experiences for students, professors, clergy, and laity to Palestine, Israel, and Norway and disaster response efforts in various parts of the United States. Sonja lives with her family in the Twin Cities.

Matthew Maruggi is an associate professor of religion at Augsburg University, where he teaches and researches in the areas of vocation, spirituality, the ethics of world religions, and interfaith studies. Matthew co-directs the Interfaith Scholar Seminar, promoting interfaith dialogue and community engagement with students from a variety of backgrounds. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Megan Borgert-Spaniol is an author and editor living in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Chester Bentley was interested in illustration and art from a young age. In school, he could always be found sketching something during lunchtime. Chester studied at Art College and has worked in illustration ever since. A highly skilled and versatile artist, he thrives on new challenges and works with a variety of media.