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  • Quick Facts https://www.plu.edu/chinesestudies/quick-facts/

    for students interested in weaving their future within China’s through pursuit of an international career or through study abroad and travel. PLU’s Chinese Studies program provides a broad foundation in Chinese language, culture and history. The program allows focus on the religious-philosophical world view and the economic structure of China. The interdisciplinary program offers classes in Chinese language, history and anthropology, with optional work in religion, the arts, business and other

  • Lucas Kulhanek-Arenas ‘14 https://www.plu.edu/diversity-justice-sustainability/alumni-profiles/lucas-kulhanek-arenas-14/

    traumatizing for some people. But it’s also a space that shows people the realities of certain marginalized groups in the world. So it’s always been an enlightening experience.” Outside of the Diversity Center, Lucas was heavily involved with campus ministry. He worked as a worship facilitator at one point. His experiences with both intersected all the time, and the programs he worked on for one were often influenced by the other. His interest in the two fields was reflected in his double Religion and

  • Homecoming & Family Week Faculty Webinars https://www.plu.edu/homecoming/homecoming-faculty-webinar/

    major wine-producing states in the country. For those who are registered, Dr. Torvend will send an illustrated handout prior to the webinar – you know, just to wet your whistle! Bring your glass of wine and enjoy the presentation! Dr. Torvend is a historian of early and medieval Christianity in the Department of Religion. He has offered previous gatherings on wines and breads of the Mediterranean, the wines and breads of Jesus and the first Christians, and wine in the movies. Register

  • Enhancing Your Major with Innovation Studies https://www.plu.edu/innovation-studies/news/enhancing-your-major-with-innovation-studies/

    definitions of innovation all center around one word: forward.  People who are innovative are forward-thinking and forward-moving, and innovative products or ideas are ones that take us forward.  Modern innovation is not confined to business or economics, though. It can be found in every aspect of life, from health care and ethical thought to politics, religion, food production, and the entertainment industry. PLU’s 20-credit minor is interdisciplinary, with courses from 11 different schools and

  • Communication https://www.plu.edu/iss/life-at-plu/us-culture/communication/

    discuss unless you know the people well: Money, how much one earns Family Religion Americans often use humor to make their points or to diffuse uncomfortable situations. Humor frequently relies on shared experiences and understanding that a newcomer may lack. That may lead to misunderstandings.

  • Liberating Study https://www.plu.edu/lutheran-studies/core-elements/liberating-study/

    educational currents migrated to America and eventually shaped Lutheran institutions of higher learning down to the present. Signs of liberal arts education are everywhere in the curriculum of Pacific Lutheran University. Seven language departments cover languages strategic for the Lutheran intellectual tradition. Great classic literary, theological, and philosophical works are studied in English, Religion, and Philosophy classes. The social sciences offer sophisticated theory and ideas about practical

  • English professor receives prestigious award https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/02/28/english-professor-recieves-prestigious-award/

    teachers,” Kaufman said. “The idea is that good teachers don’t give as much to research.” Kaufman is the sixth PLU faculty member to receive the award. Past recipients include Provost Patricia Killen (1991), history professor Beth Kraig (1993), associate English professor Lisa Marcus (1997), associate English professor Jim Albrecht (1999) and associate religion professor Alicia Batten (2007). Only one faculty member from each eligible college can apply for the honor, Kaufman explained. Along with the

  • Measuring PLU’s environmental footprint https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/08/11/measuring-plu-s-environmental-footprint/

    August 11, 2008 Measuring PLU’s environmental footprint During fall semester of her freshman year, a religion course and an environmental science course sparked Becca Krzmarzick’s interest in sustainability issues. Before coming to PLU, the Hoquiam, Wash., native didn’t even recycle, a fact she admits almost sheepishly. Now a junior, Krzmarzick is co-president of the student-run environmental club, Grass Roots Environmental Action Now (G.R.E.A.N.), sits on PLU’s Sustainability Committee and is

  • Finding something bigger https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2009/06/04/finding-something-bigger/

    conference of the Fund for Theological Education, an organization dedicated to support young people as they explore and respond to God’s calling in their lives. Siburg graduated in May with a double major in religion and economics. He plans to attend graduate school and continue his research on the effectiveness of the service that religious, nongovernmental organizations provide in less-developed regions of the world. “The overall spirituality of the PLU campus comes out of our focus on vocation

  • I never thought I’d study away four times and still graduate on time https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/08/01/i-never-thought-id-study-away-four-times-and-still-graduate-on-time/

    South Africa, she studied the transition from apartheid to democracy. And when in China, she performed with PLU’s Wind Ensemble. PLU made it easy for Johnston, a global studies and religion double major, to reach her personal and academic goals. PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education is dedicated solely to that purpose – it helps students find the programs they are interested in, the scholarships that are available, and the center helps them get the appropriate academic credit, too. For Johnston