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The Pacific Lutheran University Archives and Special Collections preserves physical and digital records of permanent historical value related to the operations of Pacific Lutheran University, the
Search the Archives and Special Collections Search The Pacific Lutheran University Archives and Special Collections preserves physical and digital records of permanent historical value related to the operations of Pacific Lutheran University, the experience of Scandinavian immigrants in the Pacific Northwest, and the history of Parkland and Pierce County. The Archives and Special Collections also serves as the regional repository for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For more
Office HoursMonday: 8am-4pm, By Appointment OnlyTuesday: 8am-4pm, By Appointment OnlyWednesday: 8am-4pm, By Appointment OnlyThursday: 8am-4pm, By Appointment OnlyFriday: 8am-4pm, By Appointment OnlySaturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedArchives & Special CollectionsRobert A.L. Mortvedt Library Room 303 12210 10th Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98447 -
Surviving ‘and thriving’ when bad things happen to good people Sunbeams massaged their way over Allison Parks’ shoulders, as she savored her coffee and perused her copy of “The Shack.”The book, which details a conversation a man has with God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost…
June 4, 2009 Surviving ‘and thriving’ when bad things happen to good people Sunbeams massaged their way over Allison Parks’ shoulders, as she savored her coffee and perused her copy of “The Shack.”The book, which details a conversation a man has with God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost after his young daughter is brutally murdered, sums up a concept that Parks struggles with. Why do sometimes monstrous things happen to good people?The question is even the topic of her capstone project. As a religion
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Major in History Minimum of 36 semester hours; including 4 semester hours of historical methods and research (HIST 301) and 4 semester hours of seminar credits (HIST 499).
historical methods and research (HIST 301) and 4 semester hours of seminar credits (HIST 499). Completion of the seminar course satisfies the core requirement for a senior seminar/project. Students are expected to work closely with the department’s faculty advisors to ensure the most personalized programs and instruction possible. Writing is emphasized across the curriculum. All History majors must take 20 semester hours of upper-division work in History for the major. All courses applied to the History
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Executive Director for the Wild Hope Center for Vocation | New Faculty Orientation Office | finitsak@plu.edu | 253-535-7319 | Antonios Finitsis’ approach to biblical literature is deeply socio-historical.
, Greece, 1992 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Hebrew Bible Second Temple Literature Visual Interpretations of the Bible Gender, Sex, and Sexuality Studies Ancient Near East Books Dress Hermeneutics and the Hebrew Bible: Let Your Garments Always Be Bright (T&T Clark 2022) : View Book Dress and Clothing in the Hebrew Bible: For All Her Household Are Clothed in Crimson (T&T Clark 2019) : View Book Visions and Eschatology A Socio-Historical Analysis of Zechariah 1-6 (Bloomsbury T&T Clark 2013) : View Book
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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
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Executive Director for the Wild Hope Center for Vocation | Wild Hope Center for Vocation | finitsak@plu.edu | 253-535-7319 | Antonios Finitsis’ approach to biblical literature is deeply socio-historical.
, Greece, 1992 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Hebrew Bible Second Temple Literature Visual Interpretations of the Bible Gender, Sex, and Sexuality Studies Ancient Near East Books Dress Hermeneutics and the Hebrew Bible: Let Your Garments Always Be Bright (T&T Clark 2022) : View Book Dress and Clothing in the Hebrew Bible: For All Her Household Are Clothed in Crimson (T&T Clark 2019) : View Book Visions and Eschatology: A Socio-Historical Analysis of Zechariah 1-6 (Bloomsbury T&T Clark 2013) : View Book
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2017 - SING! 500 years of Faith, Reform and Liberation 2016 – Free at Last? Lutheran Perspectives on Racial Justice 2015 – Tikkun Olam: The Legacy and Future of Jewish – Christian Relations
commitments (2012), the figure of Jesus of Nazareth (2013), justice in society (2014), the legacy and future of Jewish-Christian relations (2015), and perspective on racial justice (2016) 500 years of faith, reform and liberation (2017). As a university of the church, PLU promotes the 500 year Lutheran tradition of asking difficult questions, welcoming opposing viewpoints in civil conversation, nurturing a community of intellectual charity, and challenging students, alumni, and friends to promote a just
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Luther-Olds: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ives, Charles: Psalm 90 Tallis, Thomas: Spem In Alium Nunquam Habui (motet in 40 parts) Christiansen, F. Melius: Beautiful Savior Christiansen, F.
2001-20052000-2001Luther-Olds: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ives, Charles: Psalm 90 Tallis, Thomas: Spem In Alium Nunquam Habui (motet in 40 parts) Christiansen, F. Melius: Beautiful Savior Christiansen, F. Melius: O Day Full Of Grace Owalabi, Kola: Hodie, Christus Natus Est Fissinger, Edward: Pat-a-pan Finzi, Gerald: In terra pax Howells, Herbert: Here is this Little Door Lauridsen, Morten: Ave Maria Hogan, Moses: Glory to the Newborn King Hogan, Moses: Give Me Jesus Hogan, Moses: Glory, Glory
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Iconography highlighted at summer art exhibit Colorful paintings adorn the walls of the University Gallery, and in the center of the room sit several glass cases filled with scrolls, painted wood objects and parchment Bibles. The exhibit, “Picturing Faith: Continuing Traditions of Iconography and Illumination,”…
Neal Sobania and his wife, Liz. The exhibit was inspired by the Tacoma Art Museum’s “Illuminating the Word: The Saint John’s Bible,” explained Ed Inch, dean of the School of Arts and Communication. PLU’s exhibit depicts a similar topic, religious illustrations, in a way that resonates with the campus. “It’s probably one of the most ambitious things we’ve ever done,” Inch said. Visiting assistant religion professor Brenda Ihssen will address the historical and artistic aspects of Eastern Orthodox
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All Religion majors complete a major research project. Recent capstone projects completed by Religion majors are listed below.
Identity Through Conversion and Rebirth Shaun Spurlock, Jesus the Existentialist Erika Tobin, Sacrificial Atonement or Covenantal Community? Understanding Paul’s Theology Surrounding Jesus’ Death Laree Winer, Gender, Power, and Prophecy in 1 Cor 14:33b-36 Asia B. Wolfe, The Cult of Isis and the Status of Women in the Ancient World2014Jessica Dexter, “Dropping the Crystal Goblet: Evangelical Complementarian Responses to Domestic Abuse” Trevor Hamilton, “From Human Eros to Divine Agape: Tradition
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