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Course Descriptions RELI 131 : The Religions of South Asia - RL, VW, GE Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism - their origins and development, expansion, and contemporary issues. (4) RELI 211 : Religion and Literature of the Hebrew Bible - RL, IT This course introduces students to the critical study of the books in the Hebrew Bible Canon. Students will become familiar with the socio-historical context of these biblical books and their major theological themes; explore in depth a

of applicants. The five- day event was offered by the Council of Independent Colleges and Interfaith Youth Core, a nonprofit organization working to make interfaith cooperation a social norm. Hammerstrom and other educators from various universities learned about engaging students in constructive dialogue. They dealt with case studies that each participant brought to the table, springing from everyday experiences and challenges related to religion. He said knowing how to respond to religious

& present are up to in the world! Alumni & Student ConnectionsWild Hope Center for Vocation Connect with the Wild Hope Center for Vocation to learn more about Vocation, its role in Lutheran Higher Education, and how our students are using their vocation to change the world! Wild Hope Center for VocationReligion Department Learn more about our Religion Department, the various course offerings, and how studying Religion enhances the ideals of the Liberal Arts education experience! ReligionWang Center for

Conference SpeakersDr. Samuel TorvendDr. Marit TrelstadDr. Heather MathewsDr. Lisa MarcusDr. Seth DowlandRabbi Bruce KaddenDr. Samuel TorvendWho: Dr. Samuel Torvend, Professor Emeritus of Religion, PLU and Priest for Adult Formation at Christ Church Episcopal Bio: Samuel Torvend teaches courses in the history of early, medieval, and reformation Christianity as well as historical courses on the reform of social welfare, Christian responses to local and global hunger, Christian art and

SpeakersDouglas E. OakmanDavid Deacon-JoynerKim BondMeghan GouldTheo HofrennigEmily F. DavidsonKevin J. O’BrienSamuel TorvendAngie HambrickJoanna Royce-DavisLaree WinerJohn Arthur NunesDouglas E. OakmanDouglas E. Oakman is Professor of Religion and the former Dean of Humanities at PLU. He is an internationally recognized expert in the economic and political context of the ancient Mediterranean world in which Jesus lived and the early Christian movement emerged. Among his many works are The

Examined Life - VW PHIL 125 Ethics and the Good Life - VW PHIL 128 Politics and the Good Society - VW PHIL 220 Philosophy and Gender - VW PHIL 223 Bioethics - VW PHIL 225 Business Ethics - VW PHIL 226 Environmental Ethics - VW PHIL 227 Philosophy and Race - VW PHIL 229 Human Rights - VW PHIL 231 Ancient Philosophy - VW PHIL 238 Existentialism and the Meaning of Life - VW PHIL 311 Topics in Ethics - VW PHIL 312 Topics in Philosophy and Politics - VW PHIL 313 Topics in Philosophy, Science, and Religion

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Pacific Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in education for all students without regard to a person’s race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, gender, gender identity,  sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or any other status protected by law. The university community will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or abuse of or toward any member of the university community.  The University holds as basic the integrity and well

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Meet our New Faculty Ned Schaumberg, Visiting Assistant Professor of English Sarah Robinson-Bertoni, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion and Environment René Carrasco, Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies Xi Zhu, Visiting Instructor of Chinese Luke Parker, Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics