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From 1965 until his death in 1974, Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington reformed both his worldview and his music. With his advancing age, failing health, and the death in of his beloved co-composer Billy Strayhorn, Ellington came to realize the impermanence of life and rekindled the…
word “freedom” that goes far beyond race and politics. Oakman will read a series of related quotes from Duke Ellington, Martin Luther, and Martin Luther King Jr. and incorporate words Ellington wrote as part of the Sacred Concerts. Tickets for the concert can be purchased online, over the phone (253-535-7411) and at the door: $8 general admission, $5 senior citizen and alumni, free for PLU & 18 and younger. The is the third event in the 2017 SOAC Focus Series on Re-Forming. The SOAC FOCUS Series
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In the summer of 2016, Rev. Jen Rude and her spouse Deb packed their things and drove two thousand miles West on Interstate 90 to a new home and a new call. Six-and-half years later, Rude is no longer PLU’s “new pastor from Chicago.” Now…
worship book, we read scripture, we have some sort of message. And we also hope it’s open and invitational to those who may be new to this form of worship. Our Monday Chapel leans toward the open side, as we explore spiritual practices that might come from a lot of traditions, including and beyond Christianity. Friday Chapel is all about prayer and sort of combines the two, because prayer is so central to the Lutheran tradition and we also incorporate prayers from other faith traditions and cultures
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Pacific Lutheran University offers graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in advanced professional education within a context of the liberal arts tradition.
Degrees and CertificatesPacific Lutheran University offers graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in advanced professional education within a context of the liberal arts tradition. Graduate degree programs in business, marketing analytics, creative writing, education, marriage and family therapy, kinesiology, social work, and nursing challenge students to increase their understanding and competence in theory, research and practice. Graduates are prepared to become thoughtful and
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The Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) community seeks to create a safe, supportive, and diverse environment that challenges students to explore social justice issues and begin the work
about my experiences as a queer mixed-race woman without facing ridicule. I feel like I’ve really found a community here and am excited to see what opportunities and experiences await me in the future.”Explore Identity. Become an Advocate for Positive Social and Environmental Change.The Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) community seeks to create a safe, supportive, and diverse environment that challenges students to explore social justice issues and begin the work towards equity as
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We kicked off the 2015-16 academic year at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 2 with our traditional University Conference. In a speech to faculty, staff and administration, I outlined what we call “the state of the university”—but this year, my voice did not officially open…
from our Diversity Center’s My Language/My Choice campaign: “That’s so gay.” “Retarded.” “What are you?” These phrases all lead to one overarching question: Do I belong here? It’s a question we have to address for everyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, physical disability—everyone.And, while PLU has addressed issues of diversity in our campus community through robust discussions and events, reminders of the need
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Every renewal and reform of congregational life has returned to the source, the core text of Christianity: the Bible.
More than Bible study? Animating worship, learning, and service with and through Scripture. June 6-8, 2016 at Pacific Lutheran UniversityEvery renewal and reform of congregational life has returned to the source, the core text of Christianity: the Bible. How might this rich, diverse, and challenging narrative be opened anew among us in a region marked by biblical illiteracy and scriptural fundamentalism? How might parish leaders invite newcomers and long-timers to engage the banquet of
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Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies faculty and staff.
Angie Hambrick Angie Hambrick, Resident Instructor of Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies Full Profile 253-535-8180 hambriaz@plu.edu
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Lecturer in Religion | 2015 Lutheran Studies Conference | Rabbi Bruce Kadden will present Dabru Emet: A Jewish Perspective on Christians and Christianity. Dabru Emet (Hebrew for “Speak the Truth”) proposes a series of theses concerning Jewish views of Christianity and a call for Jews and Christians to work together for justice in the world.
Rabbi Bruce Kadden Lecturer in Religion Biography Biography Rabbi Bruce Kadden will present Dabru Emet: A Jewish Perspective on Christians and Christianity. Dabru Emet (Hebrew for “Speak the Truth”) proposes a series of theses concerning Jewish views of Christianity and a call for Jews and Christians to work together for justice in the world. Signed by over 220 rabbis and Jewish scholars, Dabru Emet was first published in the New York Times on September 10, 2000. For many if not most
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Care is a central component of the PLU mission “to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care–for other people, for their communities, and for the earth.
the Women’s and Gender Studies research guide. Research assistance is also available. PLU also offers a major and minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies. In the Women’s and Gender Studies minor students explore the role of gender and sexuality in society and culture. Students understand the complexities of gender, sexual identity, and feminism, and they apply these ideas in a variety of academic disciplines. In the major students also examine gender and sexuality alongside such factors as
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I never thought I’d study abroad five times and graduate on time When Andy Guinn ’09 came to PLU, the extent of his international travels was a single trip to Juarez, Mexico, just across the border from El Paso, Texas. That trip was just one…
scholarships. And there are advisers who make sure students get the appropriate academic credit for their studies. In Andy’s case, those resources allowed him to study whatever intrigued him – medieval Christianity in Italy, Swahili in Tanzania, or South Africa’s transition to democracy from apartheid. All while staying on track to get his math degree. – Story by Steve Hansen Read Previous Biologist use Murdock grants to study birds, fish Read Next Looking into the laws behind adoption COMMENTS*Note: All
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