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explore how this living tradition understands the meaning of human life. Lutheranism is a movement within the Christian tradition and the course examines it within the context of our diverse, pluralistic, and secular world. The course includes topics such as: the history of this tradition and its impact, grace and freedom, church and secular authority, and social advocacy in politics, race, and gender. (4) RELI 226 : Christian Ethics - RL, VW This course introduces and explores moral arguments in

that she wanted to return to the Pacific Northwest. At the time, she said, there weren’t many local colleges offering a graduate degree in sports administration — she didn’t just want to work in the field, but wanted specialized instruction — so her decision to attend PLU amounted to a no-brainer. She remembers a particularly insightful sports ethics class taught by Colleen Hacker, current professor of kinesiology at PLU and mental skills coach for professional, international and Olympic teams and

intercollegiate athletics. And she knew that she wanted to return to the Pacific Northwest. At the time, she said, there weren’t many local colleges offering a graduate degree in sports administration — she didn’t just want to work in the field, but wanted specialized instruction — so her decision to attend PLU amounted to a no-brainer. She remembers a particularly insightful sports ethics class taught by Colleen Hacker, current professor of kinesiology at PLU and mental skills coach for professional

diverse populations will be integrated to assist students in developing social work practice skills using various theoretical constructs (i.e. strengths perspective, problem-solving, empowerment) and evidence-informed practices. Additional focus will be to assist students in developing a professional self with an integration of social work values and ethics throughout the course. Skill building will be practiced using role plays, videos, and written assignments in preparing students for their field

Paper Mario. Utilizing the GameMaker Studio 2 game engine, this project holistically explores the game design process, including implementing exploration and combat systems, creating a world, building its characters, and writing a story that will keep players engaged. Players can experience a variety of features such as a traversable map, collectable items, and battles with enemies. Along their journey, players will delve into the game’s narrative and interact with a diverse cast of characters

sustainability practices and overall principles. The hosts and guests explore design with the knowledge that it is so much more than just understanding visuals. Design is figuring out how a visual narrative works in print and digital mediums, how that functions, and the experience the consumer has with the design. In season one, the two would ask their guests whom they should interview next. To their surprise, each person they asked was eager to join them and from there the network of guests ballooned

woven into our society has made me a better communicator and deepened my ability to understand the complex systems around me. — Allison S., ‘23 Did you know? Many religion students double major—pursuing multiple interests, and distinguishing themselves as more knowledgeable on the job market! Did you know? PLU’s extensive, balanced and creative religion curriculum is recognized as among the best in the Pacific Northwest. Did you know? Students can take classes in environmental ethics, the religions

campus. Her teaching and research interests include Spanish for heritage speakers, critical race and identity studies, and the relationship between literary study and political activism. Emily Davidson Kevin J. O’BrienKevin J. O’Brien is Associate Professor of Religion and Dean of Humanities at Pacific Lutheran University. His teaching and research focus on Christian environmental ethics, the intersection of religion and the environment, and the intersection of environmental concerns with social