Rolf Jacobson

Dr. Rolf Jacobson is Dean of the Faculty, Professor of Old Testament and the Alvin N. Rogness Chair of Scripture, Theology, and Ministry. He joined the Luther Seminary faculty in 2003. Prior to that, he served on the faculty of Augsburg University and as Associate Pastor of Como Park Lutheran Church (St. Paul, Minnesota).

Jacobson is the author of the book “The Homebrewed Christianity Guide to the Old Testament” (with Karl Jacobson). He developed and supports the Narrative Lectionary. He has co-authored several other books, including “The Book of Psalms” with Beth Tanner and Nancy deClaissé-Walford. For over 15 years, he was a part of “Sermon Brainwave,” a weekly preaching podcast. He continues to participate in “The Narrative Lectionary” podcast.

A survivor of childhood cancer, he is a double, above-the-knee amputee, who generally wears a bicycle and a smile. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his beloved wife Amy, their children Ingrid and Gunnar, and a cat who thinks he is a lion. He is a loyal friend, lifelong sufferer of Minnesota sports, and committed board-game geek.

Jacobson is an ordained pastor (ELCA).