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  • Speaker: Tamara R. Williams, Professor of Hispanic Studies Executive Director, Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education Location: Zoom

    , Interim Dean of Interdisciplinary Programs, Chair of Native American and Indigenous Studies, and Professor of Religion and Culture Denise Glover, Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, Associate Professor of Early and Medieval Christian History Sarah E. Robinson, Resident Assistant Professor of Religion & Environment Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Introduction and Moderator – Kevin O’Brien, Professor of Religion and Dean of Humanities

  • Associate Professor of European Religious History | Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation | Samuel Torvend teaches courses in the history of Christianity and historical courses on specific topics.

    Samuel Torvend ’73 Associate Professor of European Religious History Biography Biography Samuel Torvend teaches courses in the history of Christianity and historical courses on specific topics. In all of these courses, his early interest in the relationship between Christian insights and practices with a culture’s social, economic, and political systems continues to engage students with the power of religion to shape public life. He also teaches an introductory course in the International

  • Native American and Indigenous Studies faculty and staff.

    Suzanne Crawford O’Brien Professor of Religion and Culture Full Profile 253-535-8107 suzanne.crawford@plu.edu

  • The Rev. Jen Rude is an ordained pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Metro Chicago synod TACOMA, WASH. (May 16, 2016) – The Rev. Jen Rude will join Pacific Lutheran University as university pastor on August 1, 2016. Rude comes to PLU…

    multicultural setting for young adults experiencing homelessness. “I was shaped by the values of a liberal arts education at an ELCA-affiliated university,” Rude said. “I benefited from learning to ask questions, living into my values, engaging difference, serving others and living in community. It was hard, and at times, I desperately needed a place of grace. I feel called to help create that space – physically and spiritually – with the PLU community,” she said. Rude earned a B.A. in Religion, with minors

  • Holocaust and Genocide Studies Programs faculty and staff.

    Suzanne Crawford O'Brien Professor of Religion and Culture Full Profile 253-535-8107 suzanne.crawford@plu.edu

  • Within the environmental studies curriculum at PLU, the social sciences provide perspectives on the environment from a human point of view, balancing the ecological perspectives contributed by the

    , beliefs and values, and the dissemination of these ideas through business, education, nursing and other professions.Within the environmental studies curriculum, the social sciences provide perspectives on the environment from a human point of view, balancing the ecological perspectives contributed by the natural sciences with the economic and political aspects of human society. Courses in the humanities bring the insights of religion and ethics as well as a body of literature and artistic appreciation

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    Rieke Science Center Room 158 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Since 2016, hate speech and crimes directed at members of the Jewish community in the U.S. have increased sharply.

    – Lunch for ELCA congregational leaders with discussion of the ELCA Declaration of Inter-Religious Commitment: https://www.elca.org/Faith/Ecumenical-and-Inter-Religious-Relations/Inter-Religious-Relations/Policy-Statement 1:00pm – Resisting Antisemitism in Congregational Life Dr. Samuel Torvend (Professor Emeritus of Religion and Priest for Adult Formation at Christ Church Episcopal) will discuss the ways in which congregational leaders can deal responsibly with sources of antisemitism in the

  • News for Pacific Lutheran University.

    The Trail to Social Justice: Ultrarunning Meets Dark Green Religion In her free time, professor of religion Dr. Bridgette O’Brien likes to participate in ultrarunning—completing runs longer than a marathon (26.2 miles). While Professor O’Brien is out on the trail, she often takes that time to think about her connection to the outdoors, a connection… December 4, 2017

  • Summer 2020 HIST 107: Tombs and Texts of the Ancient Near East – SO  ONLINE When: June 1-26, 2020, Summer Term I Prof. Michael Halvorson, Ph.D., Professor of History Meets: Completely online (no set meeting time, but plan for daily assignments and activities Monday through Friday) Description: Surveys the history of the ancient Near East and...

    include empire building, ancient monuments, religion, art, and literature. Students learn to investigate historical problems, use sources, and write historical essays. Attributes: 4 credits, upper division course, Social Sciences credit (SO), History elective To register for this course, visit https://www.plu.edu/summer/. For a preview of Dr. Halvorson teaching an online “PLUTO” class, see https://www.plu.edu/online/.

  • MSW Fellow, Health Navigator | Wellbeing Services and Resources | logan.denen@plu.edu | Logan is a PLU BS Psychology graduate and a current PLU MSW student graduating in 2026. .

    Logan Denen MSW Fellow, Health Navigator he/him Email: logan.denen@plu.edu Office Location: Dean of Students Office - - corner of 121st St. S and Park Ave. S Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Tue: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Thu: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Fri: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Professional Biography Personal Education B.S., Psychology, Pacific Luthern University, 2024 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Psychology: Sport and Exercise Psychology, Dance, Religion

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