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of publication; moving to Capital University) Celebrating the Reformation: The Lutheran Foundation of a Called Life by Mark D. Tranvik (Augsburg University) Reforming Our Visions of City Nature by Lea F. Schweitz (Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago) Both Priest and Beggar: Luther Among the Poor by Martha E. Stortz (Augsburg University) In the Beginning of the Reformation Was the Word by George Connell (Concordia College) Luther’s Sutra: An Indian, Subaltern (Dalit) Perspective by Surekha

major, she looks at how a supposedly loving God could sit back and watch his son be tortured to death. But apart from the underlying theology of “The Shack,” or the Bible, this question speaks to Parks on a much more personal level. When Parks’ mom was 8-years-old, her grandfather walked out on the family. From then on, Allison’s mother had to basically raise her two younger siblings, since her own mother fell into a deep depression. Parks met her grandfather when she was young, and of course never

Christ Chapel on Yom HaShoah: Reflections on Interfaith Relations at a Lutheran College Sarah Ruble Down and out: First Year Students Encounter Lutheran Theology Lindsey Leonard (Re)Defining Vocation: Gladly Challenging a Vocational Giant Drew Tucker Vocation Outside of Career: Discovering Purpose Through Comics Maria Evelia Emerson Leadership in a Pandemic: Grace-Filled Lessons in Unprecedented Times Marc Jerry Unconventional Wisdom and Talking About God: A Review of Beckstrom’s ‘Leading Lutheran

in the Scandinavian Cultural Center of the Anderson University Center. PLU professors Doug Oakman – addressing the New Testament, Seth Dowland – addressing American church history and Marit Trelstad – addressing contemporary theology, will be the featured speakers from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For a complete schedule and to register go HERE. Read Previous Common Reading Program comes full circle with author’s visit to PLU Read Next State Farm MBA Executive Leadership Series Fall 2012 COMMENTS*Note: All

Studies, published by Edinburgh University Press. Much of her other published works appear in academic journals including Victorian Literature and Culture, Victorian Poetry, and Theology and Literature. Read Previous Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it Read Next Emma Stafki ’24 recognized for capstone documentary “Echos of the Sound” COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might

clear sense of just how their everyday actions affect their surrounding environment, other people, animals, land, water, and air. “Sustainability, necessitated by Holden’s remote location as well as by Lutheran theology, is both practiced and seriously reflected upon here”. In January 2020, the class explored the Lutheran and interfaith dimensions of sustainability even further, working with co-leader and campus pastor, Jen Rude.  Holden Village reminds visitors that one can live with less

distinct historical and cultural norms. Similarly, the professors who teach the IHON classes also bring diversity in their disciplines – Randhawa’s two first-year IHON classes, for instance, were taught by experts in historical theology and French Literature. Randhawa loved them both. Others see it that way, too. And the benefit isn’t just in the classroom. “I like having friends who have completely different views and completely different visions of where their life is going to go,” said Nellie Moran

to become a doctor, but due to the poor quality of the schooling offered to South African blacks, he switched to become a teacher, and then a minister. He received his master’s degree in theology from King’s College in London and returned to minister in South Africa in the late 1960s.  In the 1970s, Tutu became actively involved at the frontline of the anti-apartheid movements. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in 1984. When asked later by journalist Bill Moyers about the worst

.” Hofrenning was born in Colombia and adopted by parents in Northfield, Minnesota. He said he gravitated toward Hispanic studies as a way to study his native culture. His religion minor is a nod to his mother’s career as a Lutheran pastor. The latter, he believes, can act as a force for progressive action. “I just think religion is a really important part of my theory of social change,” he said. “I had to understand the theology of different religions and how they play out in terms of liberating people

, Davis, will deliver a keynote titled “Humanizing Deportation: Research and Care in the Hérida Abierta,” that features the role of storytelling in healing. Elena Calderón, University of Arizona doctoral student and formerly undocumented person, presents “UndocuJoy in Practice: Healing through Joy, Storytelling and Therapy.” Sharon Suh, professor of theology and religious studies at Seattle University, explores trauma and healing from the perspectives of Buddhism and neuroscience, with attention to