Steensland was one of only 25 men who were awarded a master’s degree from Luther College between 1882 and 1906.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Luther in 1890 and his masters in 1897 while he was also attending the University of Chicago.  He taught English at the United Church Seminary in Minneapolis and at St. Olaf College for six years.

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Steensland var en av de få som tok mastergraden ved Luther College mellom 1882 og 1906. Han tok bachelorgraden ved Luther i 1890 og mastergraden i 1897 mens han også studerte ved University of Chicago. Han underviste engelsk på United Church Seminary i Minneapolis og på St. Olaf College i seks år.