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Michael Zbaraschuk Associate Professor of Constructive Theology Global Context Full Profile 253-535-8499 zbarasgm@plu.edu
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that the classroom can be “the most radical space of possibility,” in the words of bell hooks. Personally, students have inspired me to learn more about the colonization of Guåhan, soap operas in the Philippines, the history of “the bedroom” as a concept, LGBTQ+ populations in Taiwan, local news practices in the Pacific Northwest, and much, much more. Students at PLU power change in our community, and as a teacher, I want to facilitate more spaces and avenues of agency for them to do so. Also, PLU
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quo, of what most people thought was normative, he and his colleagues claimed that there could only be one of way of interpreting the Christian faith they supported. While they promoted primary education for all boys and girls, not just privileged children – an astonishing and radical innovation in the sixteenth century – they also supported the closure of convents where many women, for over a thousand years, had found a measure of learning and agency unavailable in a patriarchal culture. While
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ending sexual violence and to speak up and voice concerns, stories and purpose. The event begins with a rally. Speakers include Diversity Center Director Angie Hambrick, Foss/Pflueger Resident Director Ángel Gonzalez and D’Ajah Johnson ’17, who all will offer perspectives on why ending sexual violence is vital. Radical cheerleading follows the rally—students will lead a march around campus that draws attention to the cause through nonviolent direct action and street theater. Students can voice their
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and amplifies marginalized voices.” Her dedication to fostering a supportive community is evident in the words of her students. One student noted, “In our class for heritage speakers, she told us over and over again that even if our Spanish is not ‘academic,’ or we have a different vocabulary, or a different accent, our Spanish is still legitimate and powerful. She helps us feel empowered and reclaim our heritage.” Another noted that Davidson’s “radical self-acceptance fostered a fiery passion for
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Rise of the Christian Right (University of Pennsylvania Press 2015) : View Book Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Authority of Scripture Chapters 4, pgs. 71-90 (Pickwick Publications 2011) : View Book Diversity and Dominion: Dialogues in Ecology, Ethics, and Theology Chapters 14, pgs. 157-165 (Wipf & Stock 2010) : View Book Southern Masculinity: Perspectives on Manhood in the New South Chapters 13, pgs. 246-268 (University of Georgia Press 2009) : View Book Selected Presentations American
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Right (University of Pennsylvania Press 2015) : View Book Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Authority of Scripture Chapters 4, pgs. 71-90 (Pickwick Publications 2011) : View Book Diversity and Dominion: Dialogues in Ecology, Ethics, and Theology Chapters 14, pgs. 157-165 (Wipf & Stock 2010) : View Book Southern Masculinity: Perspectives on Manhood in the New South Chapters 13, pgs. 246-268 (University of Georgia Press 2009) : View Book Selected Presentations American Society of Church History
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Right (University of Pennsylvania Press 2015) : View Book Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Authority of Scripture Chapters 4, pgs. 71-90 (Pickwick Publications 2011) : View Book Diversity and Dominion: Dialogues in Ecology, Ethics, and Theology Chapters 14, pgs. 157-165 (Wipf & Stock 2010) : View Book Southern Masculinity: Perspectives on Manhood in the New South Chapters 13, pgs. 246-268 (University of Georgia Press 2009) : View Book Selected Presentations American Society of Church History
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competitive market.” After a short pause, Torvend added, “After all, the distinctive part of PLU is its middle name.” Torvend is in a unique place to understand that distinction, as he is the first holder of the new Chair in Lutheran Studies. He is a 1973 graduate in history from PLU. He also received his masters in divinity, his masters in theology and, ultimately, his Ph.D. in historical theology. He returned to PLU in 1998, serving as a professor of the history of Christianity. And since 2007, he has
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social issues of the new millennium. PLU has been a lively center for the study of Lutheran higher education and the Lutheran intellectual tradition since its beginnings in 1890. Distinguished lecturers, undergraduate courses in history, music, scripture, theology, and the visual arts, study away classes in Germany, Namibia, and Norway, campus ministry workshops, faith and reason dialogues, faculty publications and public presentations, musical performances, seminars on vocation, summer theological
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