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, with the celebration of the Holy Communion at 12:30 in the Ness [Tower] Chapel (Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts), Dr. Samuel Torvend, University Chair in Lutheran Studies, presiding and preaching. Lecture at 1:45. Dr. Mark Brocker, Bonhoeffer scholar and Lecturer in Theological Ethics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (Berkeley), will speak at 1:45 on “Bonhoeffer’s Appeal for Ethical Humility.” Dr. Brocker writes: “Bonhoeffer’s involvement in a conspiracy to assassinate

Deanna Hobbs’s Story- Holden Village Political Science (Genocide Studies Minor)- Class of 2020 What she would like other students to know: Even though I participated in a domestic study away program, I still learned so much about myself, the community around me, and the world. Immersion learning doesn’t need to happen somewhere across the globe, it can happen in your own backyard. Being in the Cascades for a month with no access to cell service really challenged me to look at what I value in

News 3760 $125,000 endowment will further Jazz Studies at PLU for years to come Mandi LeCompte November 20, 2016 News 376 Views Read more

2014-15 Bjug Harstad Memorial LectureWhy Norwegian Women Can Have It AllCathrine Sandnes Monday, November 17, 2014 7:00-8:00 pm Scandinavian Cultural Center Pacific Lutheran University The Scandinavian Area Studies program is pleased to invite Norwegian journalist and editor Cathrine Sandnes as our 2014-15 Harstad Memorial lecturer. Sandnes is an influential voice in current social debate on gender equality, contemporary literature and sport in Norway. In her lecture, Sandnes will explore the

Juliana’s Story – Greece J-Term 2019; Oxford Spring 2019 Religion, Global Studies (International Affairs) – Class of 2021 What she would like other students to know: (1) There is an insane amount of growth that happens when you study away. It looks different for everyone, but everyone grows. (2) Even when I was sick, I tried to get out and experience things. There was only one time I didn’t, and I totally regret not rallying! A piece of advice to future study away students: Be present and keep

News 3760 $125,000 endowment will further Jazz Studies at PLU for years to come Mandi LeCompte November 20, 2016 News 376 Views Read more

will be placed on the ways in which Christian groups established core elements flowering from the life of Jesus of Nazareth, affirmed or undermined social norms, and how those social norms impacted conceptions of gender, health, poverty, authority, and the sacred. (4) RELI 221 : Medieval Christian History - RL, IT This course introduces students to the history of Christianity in centuries identified as "medieval", 500-1500. Through original sources and contemporary studies, students will explore

discussion leader, a university professor of African American Studies and Communication Studies, the newcomers were at first welcomed.  But, mirroring the white pastors in King’s text, some parishioners became edgy as the conversation morphed in unexpected directions: They had wanted a discussion about race that made no one uncomfortable, and such was not to be had.  The reading group was disinvited.  Undeterred, the group continued meeting elsewhere, named itself “The Conversation,” initiated social

, said in a statement that it’s clear their vibrant, brilliant son touched many lives. “We are so grateful to God for the gift Tom has been,” they wrote. “We can’t imagine a life without that gift, even though we lost him early.” Remembering Tom: Tumblr | A Mother’s Tribute William Teska, Ph.D. , died in his home June 25. Teska started his service to PLU as professor of biology in July 2000. He served as associate provost from that time until June 2003, and as chair of the environmental studies