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  • April 6, 2014 New Series of Hebrew Idol Premieres—Your Vote Counts! By Shunying Wang ’15 The new PLU Hebrew Idol season is here, with another group of talented Lutes. And, just as with its inspiration, American Idol, it’s up to voters to determine the winner. Hebrew Idol is a microfilm competition series organized by Religion Professor Antonios Finitsis. Students in his introductory course on the Hebrew Bible—Religion and Literature of the Hebrew Bible—are required to apply their

  • Students crammed into PLU’s Studio Theatre on April 17 for the 2014 edition of PLU’s Hebrew Idol Live finale. Even the stairs and aisles were filled as the audience clapped, cheered and laughed its way through the event, hosted by Tommy Flanagan ’14 and organized by Religion Professor Antonios Finitsis. PLU Hebrew Idol reflects the knowledge students have gained in Finitsis’ introductory Religion and Literature of the Hebrew Bible course. Each year, students are required to apply their interpretations

  • . Christopherson joined PLU as a religion professor in 1958. His career with the university spanned more than 30 years. After retiring in 1990, Christopherson continued researching the Reformation. He embodied PLU’s ideals, from his dedication to academic excellence to his commitment to Lutheran heritage. Off campus, Christopherson was heavily involved with the church, teaching adult classes and graduate courses for clergy. He was born to Norwegian immigrants and grew up in Irene, South Dakota. He received a

  • illustrate how existentialism connects to other areas such as religion, psychology and literature. (4) PHIL 248 : Innovation, Ethics, & Society - ES A history of innovation, problem solving, and creativity in the global economy, emphasizing the ethical considerations that arise as a result of new products and initiatives, disruptive technologies, globalization, and cultural change. Draws attention to stages in the innovation process and the importance of teamwork, effective communication, and design. (4

  • pastor, but a pastor who is a queer person and is concerned with social justice issues,” Rude said. “I became involved in other justice work because of my own experience of being pushed to the sidelines. That all shapes the kind of pastor I hope that I am, and the pastor I plan to be at PLU.” Rude began to feel called to serve the Lutheran church while studying religion at Augustana University, where she graduated in 2002, but at that time she didn’t think pastoral work could be a possible career

  • shape my identity, as not just a pastor, but a pastor who is a queer person and is concerned with social justice issues,” Rude said. “I became involved in other justice work because of my own experience of being pushed to the sidelines. That all shapes the kind of pastor I hope that I am, and the pastor I plan to be at PLU.” Rude began to feel called to serve the Lutheran church while studying religion at Augustana University, where she graduated in 2002, but at that time she didn’t think pastoral

  • (4); Examining Self and Society (4); Exploring Values and Worldviews (4); Interpreting Text (4); Global Engagement (4); The Academic Study of Religion (4). International Honors students must complete the remaining semester hours of the General Education Program prior to graduation from the University: First-Year Experience Program: FYEP 101 (4); FYEP 102 (4); Fitness and Wellness (2); Quantitative Reasoning (4); and Engaging the Natural World (4). Students must also complete the senior

  • Jesus offering bread from heaven. Samuel Torvend, PLU Religion professor and Christ Church Tacoma preacher, will lead this interactive exploration for preachers and musicians. He is the author of Luther and the Hungry Poor and Still Hungry at the Feast: Eucharistic Justice in the Midst of Affliction. Registration is closed for this free workshop, thank you for your interest. Contact Kendall Jeske, Director of Congregational Engagement, for more information about this event. Resource Document for

  • environmental studies course from English, philosophy, or religion. 5. Environmental Methods of Investigation Four semester hours ENVT 350: Environmental Methods of Investigation Quick Links Wildlife Trafficking by Charles Bergman

  • February 21, 2012 “Did Jesus believe in God?” PLU Department of Religion presents: “Did Jesus believe in God?,” a lecture by Assistant Professor Agnes Choi at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center of the UC. The lecture is free and open to the public. It will include examine God and the Vineyard Owner in Matthew 20: 1-15. Read Previous Technology opens more collaborative possibilities Read Next Terje Tvedt talks about the sociopolitical nature of water COMMENTS*Note