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In April 2023, PLU religion professor Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen , Ph.D., attended the Natural History Museum Late Night with PLU students at the University of Oxford. At Late Night events, the Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum host tours and various evening activities offered…
PLU professor curates an Oxford Univ. museum collection at the intersection of religion, medicine and disability Posted by: Zach Powers / February 13, 2024 Image: Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen is an associate professor of early and medieval Christian history at PLU. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU_ February 13, 2024 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterIn April 2023, PLU religion professor Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, Ph.D., attended the Natural History Museum Late Night with PLU students at the
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Dr. Erik Hammerstrom, Seminar in Religion
2020 Religion Capstones Dr. Erik Hammerstrom, Seminar in Religion Buddhists and Buddhism in Anime and Manga: a Study of Common Buddhist Monk Tropes in East Asian Popular Culture Janelle Brockman Personal Profile: Since I was a young girl, I’ve absolutely loved learning about East Asian culture and media. I had Japanese children’s books, became best friends at the age of 5 with a 13 year old exchange student we hosted who promised to teach me some Japanese, and I have always been a huge fan of
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Dr. Seth Dowland, Seminar in Religion
2021 Religion Capstones Dr. Seth Dowland, Seminar in Religion Thursday, May 27, from 2-4pm Juliana Andrew “Operation Salvation: the Many Faces of Arctic Missions, Inc.” Abstract: This paper locates Alaska’s Victory Bible Camps and the former Victory High School in the greater timeline of evangelical Christian education initiatives and explores the presentation of each entity to prospective campers or students, established supporters, prospective missionaries, and amongst the founders and
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Dr. Seth Dowland, Seminar in Religion
2022 Religion Capstones Dr. Seth Dowland, Seminar in Religion Monday, May 23, from 2:00-4:30pm Livestream of the Spring 2022 Religion Capstones starting at 2:00pm on Monday, May 23rd. Jodie Holman “Proverbs 31:10-31 as a Guise of Female Agency: The Illusion of Power & Control” Abstract: Proverbs 31:10-31 encompasses an image of the ideal woman who retains all the qualities of the superlative wife and mother. This role model of the perfect woman has been applied to generations of women. My aim
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The minor requires 16 semester hours. Of these: Eight hours will be taken in the RC line, and eight in the RG line. Four hours must be 300-level or higher.
Minor in ReligionThe minor requires 16 semester hours. Of these: Eight hours will be taken in the RC line, and eight in the RG line. Four hours must be 300-level or higher. Transfer students must take at least eight hours at PLU. Courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirement in religion (eight hours) may be applied toward the major and minor.What Does ``RC`` and ``RG`` Mean? Christian Traditions (RC) courses examine diverse forms of Christianity within their historical, cultural
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religious and philosophical values in promoting environmental awareness and action among students at private secondary schools at several sites in North America. Prior to joining the Religion Department at PLU, Dr. McGoldrick taught at the Annie Wright Schools in Tacoma. During her twelve year (non-consecutive) tenure there she taught a variety of courses about religion, global politics and Asian cultures. While teaching at Annie Wright she received a grant from Harvard’s Pluralism Project to educate
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All Religion majors complete a major research project. Recent capstone projects completed by Religion majors are listed below.
Religion Major Capstone ProjectsAll Religion majors complete a major research project. Recent capstone projects completed by Religion majors are listed below.2019Jenise Cavness, Hesed (Lovingkindness) in the Book of Ruth Yina Finch, Out of the Branches: A Study of American Buddhist Identities at the Tacoma Buddhist Temple Raj Kumar, Justifying power through engineered faith: Monarchical leadership and prophetic Integrity in 1 Kings 22 Peanina Porter, Womanist Hope Kate Schneider, Words Have
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Professor of Religion and Culture | Religion | suzanne.crawford@plu.edu | 253-535-8107 | Suzanne Crawford O’Brien’s area of specialization is Religion and Culture, with emphases in Native American religious traditions, and comparative studies of minority religious communities in North America, including religion and healthcare, gender and ethnicity, and religion and popular culture.
Suzanne Crawford O’Brien Professor of Religion and Culture Phone: 253-535-8107 Email: suzanne.crawford@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227-C Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003 M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1997 B.A., Willamette University, 1995 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Native American Religious Traditions Religious Diversity in North America Health, Healing, and Religious and Cultural
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Why Study Religion? Religion provides orientation and direction for individuals and communities, societies and cultures.
Quick Facts Why Study Religion? Religion provides orientation and direction for individuals and communities, societies and cultures. The study of religion engages enduring questions about the meaning of life in a context of liberal arts learning. While discovering the history, thought, and practice of various traditions, you will explore and clarify your own world view. Why Study Religion at PLU? You will find teachers committed to excellence in teaching. In addition to your classroom learning
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Religion students at PLU have the opportunity to explore the history and diversity of religion abroad.
Study Abroad Religion students at PLU have the opportunity to explore the history and diversity of religion abroad. Greece RELI 213: Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean, GreeceExplore the rich history of ancient Mediterranean religious life in Greece. Dr. Antonios Finitsis will be directing this course in Summer 2021 and J-term 2023. Honolulu, Hawaii RELI 132: Religions of East Asia in Honolulu, HawaiiExplore the religious diversity of Asia in one city. This course is on indefinite hiatus
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