He teaches a variety of Dialogues of Belief and Reason courses including philosophy and religious studies. Luttio was born in Kyoto, Japan and graduated from high school in Tokyo. He earned a masters of divinity and was ordained as a Lutheran pastor in 1985. Luttio has an in-depth knowledge of religious studies, traditions and cultures around the world. He is available to speak to the media on a variety of issues including the origins of thanksgiving in America and how other cultures celebrate holidays.