The Howard V. and Edna H. Hong
Kierkegaard Library
The Kierkegaard Library is located in the historic Steensland Hall on the St. Olaf College campus in Northfield, MN. 
The Kierkegaard Library originated with a generous donation from Howard V. and Edna H. Hong. 
At the heart of the Kierkegaard Library is our Pre-1856 collection, securely housed in a climate-controlled vault in Rolvaag Memorial Library. These rare books may be viewed by appointment. 
We invite you to visit the Kierkegaard Library to explore our collections, participate in our programming, and meet our visiting scholars.
The Howard V. and Edna H. Hong Kierkegaard Library is both a Center for Research and Publication and a Special Collection. We offer academic programs and events aimed at stimulating and nurturing the study of Søren Kierkegaard among students, faculty, and domestic and international scholars.
Contact us via email for more information: HKL@stolaf.edu.
News and Events
The Kierkegaard Library seeks to foster and support a global community of Kierkegaard enthusiasts. Please follow the link below to view upcoming events in the Kierkegaard community, both locally and around the world.
Kierkegaard Community
Kierkegaard in Copenhagen: Walking Tour
The “Kierkegaard in Copenhagen: Walking Tour” allows you to explore Kierkegaard’s Denmark from your home, or you can use it to lead an exploration throughout beautiful Copenhagen, as well as Northern Zealand. St. Olaf professor Brian Söderquist worked with CURI student, Madeline Altman ’25, to develop an interactive map of Kierkegaard’s life. It consists of 31 sites that contextualize the life and work of the Danish thinker.
Explore this resource
Submissions Due May 1st
In 2024 we published the International Journal of Kierkegaard Research, formally the Søren Kierkegaard Newsletter, as a new open-access, peer-reviewed journal. Submissions for our second issue are due by May 1, 2025. Click here to read our first issue and learn about submission guidelines.
International Journal of Kierkegaard Research
Applications Due March 3rd
The Kierkegaard Summer Institute welcomes scholars with varying seniority, from undergraduate students to seasoned scholars. June and July at the KSI is full of activity, including the opportunity to participate in close-reading groups, present research, and work in collaboration with new colleagues. We encourage you to apply; applications for KSI 2025 are due March 3rd, 2025. Learn more at the link below.
Kierkegaard Summer Institute
Opportunities for St. Olaf Students
Located in Steensland Hall, we offer cozy study spaces and countless resources. Our staff and student workers are always available to help you with your research needs, in person or over email (HKL@stolaf.edu). We invite you to stop by in-person and to check out the adjacent resources to see all that we have to offer.
Current Resources
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