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  • Written works preserve our history, describe our current reality and color our future beyond imagination.

    Publishing and Printing Arts program is an especially valuable complement to majors concerned with language and the written word, majors such as English, other languages, education, public relations, journalism, marketing and graphic design. Students majoring in a wide spectrum of disciplines—from biology to music to religion—have also discovered the value of a PPA minor. It helps to connect them to publishing career opportunities in their field, and provides a richer understanding of the complex roles

  • PLU Named Top Fulbright Producer By Chris Albert Pacific Lutheran University ranks among the top schools in the nation for the number of students selected for a Fulbright Student Fellowship in 2010.   Eric Buley and Nicolette Paso were selected as student Fulbright Fellowship recipients.…

    and to achieving ambitious and measurable results with students,” Buley said. Nicolette Paso – Research in Germany Paso will be moving to Leipzig, Germany, to complete her Fulbright Research Grant. Her hope is to apply her research toward a master’s degree, and eventually doctorate, in religion. Her research project is centered on the early Reformation church ordinances that created the first state-sponsored systems of social welfare. “I am primarily interested in how theological context of each

  • On a visit to a U.S.-funded mine-risk education seminar in Kayah State, Jerry White stands with fellow landmine survivors. U.S.-supported mine-risk education in Burma can serve as a platform to build trust between these armed groups, the military and the Burmese government. Photo courtesy of…

    , the Cluster Munitions Treaty and the Mine Ban Treaty. In his current job, he is responsible for the Burma and Libya portfolios, as well as three new offices: policy, partnerships and training. He co-chairs the State Department’s sub-working group on religion and conflict mitigation. For White, the choice was to not lament or slip into depression, but eventually set his life on a course that would reach out to others who experienced similar disasters. His passion for eradicating landmines

  • A native of Yemen, Abdulghani Mosa ‘23 had no idea what his future would hold when he moved to Tacoma in 2012. “Moving here, everything changed,” said Mosa, who was 12 years old when he and his family joined his father who was already living…

    Act Six Scholar Finds Support, Future at PLU Posted by: Silong Chhun / April 27, 2021 April 27, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsA native of Yemen, Abdulghani Mosa ‘23 had no idea what his future would hold when he moved to Tacoma in 2012. “Moving here, everything changed,” said Mosa, who was 12 years old when he and his family joined his father who was already living in the states. “The culture was different, school, religion ... even the houses and trees. It’s like a different

  • Recently, I received a letter from a concerned parent and alumna commenting on how completely amazed and surprised she is at how different PLU is now, compared to her time here in the early 1980s.  She has since returned to campus many times, but more…

    leadership across the university to nurture a clear Lutheran center that is, at the same time, wonderfully and hospitably open to other traditions. To teach this delicate skill of bilingualism to our students, faculty and staff members, we hold regular lecture series and retreat series, require religion courses, and there is also the important work of renewing our Campus Ministry. We measure and set goals for volunteering in the community, studying abroad with an emphasis on service learning, and other

  • “The massacre of innocents in Orlando prompts us to pray for those who grieve, to resist homophobia and Islamophobia, and to work diligently for an end to the easy purchase of deadly weapons. A Lutheran university, inspired by the non-violent life and inclusive love of…

    purchase of deadly weapons. A Lutheran university, inspired by the non-violent life and inclusive love of Jesus Christ, stands with the victims and invites all Lutes to live out our ethic of ‘care for others and their communities.'” Dr. Samuel Torvend, Professor of Religion, PLU Endowed Chair in Lutheran Studies The horrific hatred and violence at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando marked the 133rd mass shooting in America in 2016. So, in just 164 days thus far this year, our nation has witnessed 133 mass

  • The scene: a cramped room somewhere in a Pacific Lutheran University residence hall at the beginning of the millennium.

    members squeeze the creative work in between family time, day jobs and other commitments. “They all still make it work,” Jacobs said. At its core, the movie doesn’t have an exclusive audience — similar to the gaming culture it emulates, Dobyns said. “This hobby is for everybody,” he said. “People felt a great sense of inclusiveness,” Early said of the original film. He said the TV series is more of the same. “It’s very much for everybody, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation.” But more

  • Once you've started your application, you can check on the status of each checklist item through our application portal.

    community, church or school Will share unique or special talents Each application is reviewed based on grade point average, class rank, transcript patterns, standardized test scores, personal essay, and an academic recommendation. Applications for admission are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabling conditions, financial resources or any other status protected by law. Other Considerations At PLU, we strive to ensure that all

  • TACOMA, Wash. (May 22, 2015)— With Commencement on May 23, Pacific Lutheran University sends its largest class ever out into the world—more than 800 Lutes are eligible to graduate, with 755 expected to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Judging by the accomplishments of the Class…

    : Anthropology and Religion, minor in Political Science. Hometown: Helena, Montana. PLU Accomplishments: Peace Scholar, Pinnacle Society member, ASPLU Programs Director, Montana Club President, Campus Ministry Steward, Brian C. Olson Alumni Award, Lute Talks Presenter, Gonyea Fellow, Leadership Board and Tour Guide for Admissions, and Religion Tutor. Favorite PLU memory: “Earlier this spring, the award-winning director Jehane Noujaim came and spoke about her film The Square and the role media play in

  • 7 courses, 28 semester hours distributed as follows: IHON 111 - 112: Origins of the Contemporary World 8 semester hours Normally taken sequentially in the first year.

    contexts. (4) IHON 257 : The Human Experience - H2 The Human Experience course is a multidisciplinary study of selected topics that illuminates what it means to be human. Topics will vary by instructor and term but each section of the course will draw from one of the following disciplines: English, philosophy, religion, or languages & literatures. (4) IHON 258 : Self, Culture, and Society - H2 This course is a multidisciplinary study of specific international topics that illuminate aspects of