She teaches courses in Bible, Judaism, and gender studies. Currently, Suomala is working on a project that explores ideologies of reform in the Hebrew Bible and is developing a series of case studies that explore religious pluralism from the perspective of college and university students. Recently named the Nena Amundson Distinguished Professor at Luther College, Suomala is about to begin a two year project entitled “Crossing Boundaries: Searching for Wholeness in a Multifaith World,” which will involve students, staff, and faculty. Examples of her publications include Moses and God in Dialogue: Exodus 32–34 in Postbiblical Literature (Peter Lang, 2004) and two chapters in Covenantal Conversations: Christians in Dialogue with Jews and Judaism (Fortress Press, 2008).