Lion and Lamb - Bluffton University

The Lion and Lamb

Through all appropriate means, but especially through arts and literature, The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center of Bluffton University promotes the study of peace and justice, cultural understanding and nonviolent responses to conflict with an emphasis on these themes for children.

The Lion and Lamb offers:

Hours
1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Art collection
Art includes sculptures, fine art, children's artwork and original illustrations from picture books as well as The Honda Outdoor Peace Sculpture Garden.

Resources
Resources include picture books, curriculum guides, teacher references and art work.

Visit the literature page to search the electronic catalog. Then, contact researchhelp@bluffton.eduto arrange a time to pick up requested items.

We encourage you to explore the Bluffton Peace Trails, a virtual art tour around campus.

Lion and Lamb

Contact information

Mailing address:
The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center
1 University Drive - 50
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104

The Lion and Lamb Peace Center is listed in

about the founder

Dr. Elizabeth "Libby" Hostetler, professor emeritus Bluffton University, founded The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center in 1987 to provide a resource for children to gain skills necessary for developing a vision of peace. Libby served as director of the center until retiring from Bluffton University in June 1999. Through her efforts in various roles as a teacher, professor, principal, founder and director of The Lion and Lamb, Libby is an advocate for peace-learning and peace-living.

financial support

The Lion and Lamb depends on financial contributions from those who share our vision for peace. To support our efforts, 1) visit www.bluffton.edu/make-a-gift and choose designation option “The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center or 2) write check payable to The Lion and Lamb and send to:

The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center
1 University Drive 50
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104