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explore how deep currents of religious themes shape great literature, she returned to college to earn a Ph.D. in history and historical theology.  Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Llewellyn Ihssen began teaching at PLU in 2005 as an adjunct professor. Many of her courses focus on the intersection of medicine, economics, social ethics, and religion — a favorite course was “Health and Healing in Christian History.”  Religious philosophies and theologies “shape people’s ideas of the body, and care

Norwegian pioneer founders envisioned an institution that drew upon three millennia of liberal arts tradition. It is a tradition that stretches back to the prophetic quest for social justice, to the ancient Greek tradition of philosophical inquiry, to rabbinic argumentation, to the Christian monastic schools, and to the Islamic advances in the sciences. Our founders also drew on centuries of Lutheran higher education tradition. The presence of representatives from many Lutheran colleges and universities

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

New documentary addresses Islamophobia in America, premieres Thursday, April 11, 2013 Posted by: Tod

Pi Kappa Delta Hall of Fame recognizes one of PLU’s own Posted by: Todd / April 19, 2013 April 19,

Resident Artist, Jessica Spring, Wins Major Award From Tacoma Arts Commission Posted by: Mandi LeCom

Six students of Simon Kogan exhibit work in the University Gallery Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / Octob

PLU hosts Art from Parkland’s youth in a week-long exhibition Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January

Did you know intellectuals are lousy at talking about their work?   Posted by: Todd / March 3, 201

PLU’s Student-Radio Station Lute Air Student Radio Produces Monthly Concerts Posted by: Reesa Nels