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side of the flags carry ceremonial rifles to symbolize that protection. As a university sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, with a focus on International Education, PLU educates students to protect and serve the world through many avenues. Thus, when the Academic Procession begins, the University Marshal carries the PLU mace, representing the academic authority and independence of the University, followed by the flags of the nations representing our graduating International

queer pastors to be celibate in order to be officially ordained. For her, this action was in line with the theological teachings and history of the Lutheran church: she reminded me that “the Lutheran tradition is part of the Reformation, right?” In 2009, the ELCA changed its policies, just a few short years after Pastor Jen and her fellow “rogue Lutherans” chose to “live as if the future has already come.” Issue of The Mast announcing Pastor Jen’s arrival on campus. Pastor Jen remembers receiving a

online crowdfunding campaign later, Lionheart was born. The result is a community-oriented shop that prioritizes atmosphere, experience and quality, Reese said. The lover of coffee said she is on a temporary hiatus from coffee herself, with a baby on the way. “I already have a list of coffees I’m going to have as soon as I give birth,” she quipped. But she’s showing her love in other ways, providing TLC to the products and the customers who love coffee as much as she does. A standard morning at

title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4) SOCI 391 : Sociology of Religion - SO An investigation of the American religious scene with particular emphasis on the new religious movements, along with attention to social settings and processes which these new religions reflect and produce. Prerequisite: SOCI 101, one religion course, or consent of instructor. Cross-listed with RELI 391. (4) SOCI 410 : Social Stratification A, SO An examination of the cultural and structural causes of social

President Loren J. Anderson said.Peter Wang was overwhelmed by the response to the symposium from people both inside and outside of PLU. “It’s the most gratifying experience of my life,” said Wang, who with his wife, Grace, donated $4 million to start the Wang Center for International Programs. “I have never seen so much energy from our faculty, our staff and our students.” A goal of China: Bridges for a New Century was to bring together people from different sectors of both nations to find similarities

: Indigenous Journeys of Activism and Healing with Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (University of Arizona Press, 2016), Jacob moves beyond mainstream narratives and shows that Saint Kateri is a powerful feminine figure who inspires decolonizing activism in contemporary Indigenous peoples’ lives. Dr. Jacob’s current work examines Saint Kateri’s influence on and relation to three important themes—caring for the environment, building community, and reclaiming the Native feminine as sacred—bringing a Native feminist

Core Requirements, Majors and Minor in PhilosophyUniversity Core Requirements: The General Education requirement of four hours in philosophy may be satisfied with any course offered except for 233 Formal Logic, and 499 A/B Capstone. The initial course in philosophy is customarily 101, 125, or a 200-level course that provides a more focused topic but is still at the introductory level (220, 223, 228, 230, 238, 253). The 300-level courses are suited for students with particular interests who are

253.535.7549 advising@plu.edu The PLU Program is built upon a foundation within a set of courses that focus specifically on transitioning into PLU. All the courses focus on building and sustaining success at PLU.  For further questions, contact the Office of Academic Advising. PLU Success (PLUS) - Undergraduate PLUS 100 : Transitions to PLU Specifically designed for first-year students. Affirming students' past experiences, this course assists an individual student's successful navigation of