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  • Reappraising the Rift Between Faith and Reason: Could Science Help Us Think About Religion? Posted by: alex.reed / May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022 By Keith J. CooperOriginally published in 1991Tertullian, an African Christian writing in the second century of the Church, is perhaps most famous for his defiant one-liner about the resurrection, “I believe it because it is absurd.” The only trouble is: he never wrote those words, and wouldn’t have meant them if he had. They are simply a misquotation.  In

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 15, 2015)—As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off across the country on Sept. 15, this year’s observation at Pacific Lutheran University takes on extra emphasis with two new campus-wide components: • the revival of a student organization representing Latino/a and Hispanic students, and…

    Hispanic Heritage Month at PLU: A New Student Group and Annual Lecture, and More Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 15, 2015 Image: Amigos Unidos student president Ashley Carrasco ’17 welcomes Spanish-speaking families to PLU during Orientation. (Photo: John Struzenberg ’16) September 15, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 15, 2015)—As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off across the country on Sept. 15, this year’s observation at Pacific Lutheran

  • This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature.

    ``Black Bodies and the Justice of God``Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 The Eighth Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceThis year’s Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., concluding with a keynote lecture in the evening at 7 p.m. in the Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center. This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature. The conference also draws connection to the book Between the

    Dr. Marit Trelstad, University Chair in Lutheran Studies
  • Lute Faculty and Staff Support Network (FASSN) is a confidential, short-term, informal peer-mentoring program through which PLU faculty and staff can offer care to one another.

    Participate in Lute FASSN Click to Ask for or Offer Support Volunteer with Lute FASSN Click to Ask for or Offer Support Meet the Leadership Team More Information What is Lute FASSN?Lute Faculty and Staff Support Network (FASSN) is a confidential, short-term, informal peer-mentoring program through which PLU faculty and staff can offer care to one another. Faculty and staff who have gone through difficult or life-changing experiences can sign up to meet (up to) three times with peers who are

  • Locals embrace Lutes as they meet living legends, learn about vibrant events such as Carnival and Panorama, and develop valuable racial consciousness within a multicultural society that celebrates

    Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2016/09/trinidad-story-cover-1024x532.jpg 1024 532 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2016/05/kari-plog-avatar.jpg January 22, 2017 April 5, 2017 Immersive multicultural experience teaches Lutes to celebrate difference Candice Hughes ’08 grew up in Sangre Grande, the largest town in northeastern Trinidad, part of the twin

  • 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

  • November 5, 2012 Politics at PLU: Where do current students stand in the upcoming election? By Katie Scaff ’13 From healthcare and environmental issues to education and the general state of politics, the issues PLU students are concerned with are almost as diverse as they are. Some are greatly concerned with equality for all and have shared their support for R74, which would legalize same-sex marriage in the state, while others have expressed concerns about healthcare coverage and issues of

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 20, 2016)- This summer, Taylor Bozich ’17 affirmed what she long assumed to be true about humanitarian work — it isn’t easy. She also reaffirmed that’s exactly the kind of work she wants to do after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University. Bozich…

    profoundly impacted by whatever they did,” she said. Bozich, a global studies and biology double major, completed her public health internship in August. She spent two months over the summer living in D.C., assisting with program development and grant writing, as well as learning about the politics surrounding humanitarian work.She said her experiences underscored her passion for a future in public health. “This internship definitely re-instilled the passion in me to work with women’s health and

  • Our curriculum provides students with the skills to contribute to a complex society that encourages justice, diversity, and sustainability at the local, state, national and international levels.

    Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford Read More Quan Huynh ’25 Discusses her Internship at the Washington State Senate Read More Politics in Washington State PLU professor Maria Chávez sits on panel hosted by Secretary of State. Senator Cantwell had a Q&A session with the Political Science majors October 8th hosted by Dr. Michael Artime and Dr. Maria Chávez. Why study political science? The study of political science helps to prepare you for

    Professor Michael Artime, Chair
    Xavier, Room 106 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 6, 2016)-The seventh episode of “Open to Interpretation” features a discussion of the word “failure” among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Art and Design Jp Avila , and Assistant Professor of Business Kory Brown . “Open…

    Ceynar and Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin``Advocacy``Guests: Associate Professor of Religion Kevin O’Brien and Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Justin Eckstein``Climate``Guests: Associate Professor of Biology Michael Behrens and Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill``Gender``Guests: Women’s Center Director Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology Mary Ellard-Ivey``Protest``Guests: PLU President & Professor of English Thomas W. Krise