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  • Endowed Scholarship in Religion Plus Business Scholarship Fund Bernice Polchow Endowed Scholarship Nora J. Ponder Scholarship Military Order of the Purple Heart Robert B. Quello Family Memorial Scholarship The Carol Sheffels Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation Edward Ramsdale Endowed Scholarship Edward Ramsdale Endowed Scholarship Anders and Emma Ramstad Award The William Kvindlog and Betty Ann Ramstad Endowed Scholarship in Education Marvin J. Ramstad Endowed Scholarship Margaret and Winfield

  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 4, 2015)—Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. Along the way, through education, counseling, mentoring and even celebration, its staff, volunteers and community have…

    The Women’s Center at 25: Stories of Inspiration and Impact Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 5, 2015 Image: People gather at the Women’s Center for a retreat. (PLU file photo) March 5, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 4, 2015)—Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. Along the way, through education, counseling, mentoring and

  • Knutson Lecture

    Lutheran Studies, marit.trelstad@plu.edu Dr. Michael Zbaraschuk, Chair of the Religion Department, zbarasgm@plu.edu Registration has closed BiographyDr. Jacqueline Bussie is an award-winning author, professor, theologian, and student of life in all its messy beauty, as well as a much sought after speaker and workshop facilitator. Her first book, The Laughter of the Oppressed won the national Trinity Prize. Her 2nd book, Outlaw Christian: Finding Authentic Faith by Breaking the Rules won the 2017 Gold

  • Seth Dowland, Associate Professor of Religion Ph.D., Duke University, 2007 Contact at dowland@plu.edu Angie Hambrick, Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Ph.D.

    2021-2022 Executive CommitteeSeth Dowland, Associate Professor of Religion Ph.D., Duke University, 2007 Contact at dowland@plu.edu Angie Hambrick, Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Ph.D., Azusa Pacific U, 2016 Contact at hambriaz@plu.edu Jennifer James, Chair of Women’s and Gender Studies and Associate Professor of English Ph.D., Columbia University, 2012 Contact at jamesja@plu.edu Lathiena Nervo, Assistant Professor of Biology Ph.D., University of Maryland

  • 48 semester hours MFTH 500: Biopsychosocial Health and Development Across the Lifespan (4) MFTH 503: Systems Approach to Marriage and Family Therapy (4) MFTH 504: Contextual Foundations of Systemic

    meaning of family, relational functioning, and changes over time. Throughout the semester, we will study how race, gender, social class, immigration, religion, spirituality, sexual orientation, and other factors impact family development. You will take part in several projects, including a group cultural “immersion,” a religious community observation, and on-going volunteer work in the community. (4) MFTH 505 : Research Methods in Marriage and Family Therapy This course focuses on helping students

  • Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences , environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics . She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s…

    PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience Posted by: shortea / May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics. She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s definitely not the course I thought I would take

  • This exhibit opened in the Scandinavian Cultural Center on January 13, 2016 and explored a multitude of identities and national narratives in the Nordic region through time and provides a nuanced

    . During the colonial period, new populations were brought into the Nordic umbrella as Dano-Norwegian and Swedish kingdoms expanded. Religion and and the Lutheran reformation also worked to shape identity. The exhibition focused on how Nordic nationalism created national narratives, and the ways in which war and conflict changes borders and creates new identities. All of this is being challenged by modern migrants to the Nordic region. The exhibit featured a variety of artifacts, photos, hands on inter

  • Why Study Religion? Religion provides orientation and direction for individuals and communities, societies and cultures.

    Quick Facts Why Study Religion? Religion provides orientation and direction for individuals and communities, societies and cultures. The study of religion engages enduring questions about the meaning of life in a context of liberal arts learning. While discovering the history, thought, and practice of various traditions, you will explore and clarify your own world view. Why Study Religion at PLU? You will find teachers committed to excellence in teaching. In addition to your classroom learning

  • Example #1 As your instructor, it is my goal that you feel able to share information related to your life experiences in classroom discussions, written work, and our one-on-one meetings.

    , including discrimination based on sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity, as well as sexual misconduct. Students have the option to speak to someone confidentially by contacting PLU’s Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services; Pastor Jen Rude in Campus Ministry; and Magdalena Stickel, PLU’s Confidential Advocate.  Example #2 As an institution of higher learning that receives federal funds, PLU is required to abide by Title IX

  • Pacific Lutheran University offers graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in advanced professional education within a context of the liberal arts tradition.

    Degrees and CertificatesPacific Lutheran University offers graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in advanced professional education within a context of the liberal arts tradition. Graduate degree programs in business, marketing analytics, creative writing, education, marriage and family therapy, kinesiology, social work, and nursing challenge students to increase their understanding and competence in theory, research and practice. Graduates are prepared to become thoughtful and