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  • Major in Communication 40 semester hours, plus a minor Concentrations Students in this program select a concentration in either Film & Media Studies or Strategic Communication.

    380 : Modern Art - CX The development of art from 1900 to the present, with a brief look at European and American antecedents as they apply to contemporary directions. (4) ARTD 383 : Studies in Art History - CX A selected area of inquiry, such as a history of American art, Asian art, the work of Picasso, or similar topics. May be repeated for credit. (4) ARTD 387 : Special Topics in Art This course in intended for unique opportunities to explore artistic expression, provided by visiting artists or

  • Major in Religion 32 semester hours RELI 499: Capstone Research Seminar (offered only in Spring semester) 8 semester hours RELI coursework from Line One: Christian Traditions (RC): RELI 212, 220-229,

    development, expansion, and contemporary issues. (4) RELI 211 : Religion and Literature of the Hebrew Bible - RL, IT This course introduces students to the critical study of the books in the Hebrew Bible Canon. Students will become familiar with the socio-historical context of these biblical books and their major theological themes; explore in depth a representative selection of Hebrew Bible texts; learn about a variety of historical, theological, and interpretive approaches by means of which to

  • PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies students learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural

    Parker Brocker-Knapp ’23 grew up in Portland, but Puget Sound never seemed far—thanks to close family ties to PLU. We sat down with Brocker-Knapp to learn more about how this senior made the most of his time at PLU. Read More Language, Literature, Film, and Cultural Studies Arte callejero en Oaxaca, México Engaging Learning Communities Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Class of 2020: Ashley Carreño-Millan, Brenda Ochoa, Valeria Pinedo Chipana, Dr. Emily Davidson, Omar Miranda, Óscar Cantú, Sandra

    Hispanic and Latino Studies
    Administration Building Room 207-C Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Courses in philosophy help students who recognize philosophy as a central element in a quality liberal arts education; wish to support their undergraduate work in other fields, such as literature,

    Want to Study What ? Yes, a Philosophy Major Makes Sense, Adds Perspective.Courses in philosophy help students who recognize philosophy as a central element in a quality liberal arts education; wish to support their undergraduate work in other fields, such as literature, history, political science, religion, the sciences, education, or business; plan to use their study of philosophy in preparation for graduate study in law, theology, or medicine; or are considering graduate work in philosophy

  • The English Department is pleased to present the 2024 Spring Capstones. Thursday, May 16 - 5:00-9:00 pm:   Morken 216 - ENGL 424 - Creative Writing   Morken 214 - ENGL 434 - Writing, Literature,

    The English Department is pleased to present the 2024 Spring Capstones. Thursday, May 16 – 5:00-9:00 pm:   Morken 216 – ENGL 424 – Creative Writing   Morken 214 – ENGL 434 – Writing, Literature, and Public Engagement Friday, May 17 – 11:30-4:00 pm: Morken 103 – ENGL 424 – Creative Writing Hauge Admn, Room 202 – ENGL 434 – Writing, Literature, and Public Engagement May 16, 2024 - Creative Writing5:00 pm - Kaylie Bracy5:55 pm - Victoria Schultz6:45 pm - Meghan Mitchell7:30 pm - Rachel Paller5:00

  • by Patrick Colin Wakefield Last July I was contacted by a PLU music faculty member, Erik Steighner, about recording an album. Erik, as a saxophone professor, obviously loves music for saxophone. His dream was to record an album of modern chamber music for saxophone featuring…

    Recording an Album Posted by: Jenna S / May 28, 2014 May 28, 2014 by Patrick Colin Wakefield Last July I was contacted by a PLU music faculty member, Erik Steighner, about recording an album. Erik, as a saxophone professor, obviously loves music for saxophone. His dream was to record an album of modern chamber music for saxophone featuring composers from the Pacific Northwest area. I was excited to be able be a part of this new opportunity.   Erik Steighner My First Album Produced at PLU

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 16, 2015)- Classrooms are taking in more students, budgets are decreasing and curricular standards are becoming more rigorous in the modern school atmosphere. With all of the challenges facing today’s educators, one teacher can’t do it alone anymore. Pacific Lutheran University Professor…

    Professor of Education Kent Gerlach Retiring After Award-Winning Career Posted by: Zach Powers / December 17, 2015 December 17, 2015 By Samantha Lund '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 16, 2015)- Classrooms are taking in more students, budgets are decreasing and curricular standards are becoming more rigorous in the modern school atmosphere. With all of the challenges facing today’s educators, one teacher can’t do it alone anymore. Pacific Lutheran University Professor Kent

  • Following Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin’s recent publication in Newsweek, PLU’s Philosophy Department Chair sat down with me to discuss her article’s reception, the role of Twitter in philosophical discourse, and how philosophers of the modern day relate to the public. The article, originally published by…

    Philosophical Discourse and Tweeting: On Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin’s Public Philosophy Posted by: Matthew / December 5, 2017 Image: Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin, philosophy, is PLU’s resident Twitter Diva. December 5, 2017 By Gillian Dockins '19PLU HumanitiesFollowing Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin’s recent publication in Newsweek, PLU’s Philosophy Department Chair sat down with me to discuss her article’s reception, the role of Twitter in philosophical discourse, and how philosophers of the modern day

  • PLU establishes an International Honors Program, consisting of interdisciplinary and some team-taught courses, this multi-year program consisting of seven required courses explores contemporary issues and their historical foundations through an integrated and multi-national approach.

    PLU establishes an International Honors Program, consisting of interdisciplinary and some team-taught courses, this multi-year program consisting of seven required courses explores contemporary issues and their historical foundations through an integrated and multi-national approach.

  • The word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning human, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science.

    Anthropology OverviewThe word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning “human”, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science. Loosely defined, anthropology is the comprehensive study of humankind with an emphasis on culture. It is a holistic field which can touch on multiple specific disciplines, including humanistic approaches from history to literature the empirical or “natural” sciences from geology to physics, as well as behavioral studies such as sociology to