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sections. In the first half of the course, we will read scripture, theology, and social theory as we work to define religion, to understand the origins of violence motivated by religion, and to analyze terrorism associated with religion. In the second half of the course, we will read historical essays and ethical arguments about the role of religion and violence in American history. Students will write two major essays, contribute regularly to online and in-person class discussions, and lead a seminar
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perceive this as evidence of her childlike thoughtlessness, but by never censoring herself she escapes the strict social and gender norms Anne does not. When Anne fails to censor her thoughts at a dinner gathering, revealing that Charles Musgrove almost married her, she is still enforcing stereotypes about the marriage market and competition between women. Even though Anne’s admonishments to Mary are meant to check her narcissism, Anne is also simultaneously reinforcing Regency gender expectations and
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international tour every four years. We also offer a beginning jazz theory course for all music majors. Is there a jazz concentration in the music degree?No, there is not. There is a specialized concentration in the music MINOR, but not a jazz degree per se. Nevertheless, there is plenty of opportunity to play in the big band, combos, and learn improvisation and jazz styles. If you want to zero in on jazz, a BMA or BA degree rather than the more “classical”-oriented BM degree would be the way to go. What
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experience: My PLU experience has been truly life-changing. As a first year, I would have never been able to guess what kind of journey I was about to embark on. During my time at PLU, I met many lifelong friends – including the girl that I get to marry! On top of that, I had learning opportunities that challenged me both academically and as an individual. Zachary Grah ’13 is from Puyallup, Wash. The school of business combined theory with relevant projects involving real organizations. This education
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the rapidly changing Norwegian culture and society and Norway’s active engagement in defining and redefining its roles internationally and within its borders Examine the Norwegian approach to contemporary issues in a central location with engaged faculty whose specialties include Peace and Conflict Studies, African Studies, International Relations, Middle East Studies, Polital Theory and more Study in English alongside Norwegians majoring in Peace & Conflict and International Studies Immerse
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. Increase the range and quality of information available on student outcomes and other types of accomplishment data that will contribute to making a strong, evidence-based case for a PLU education. Environment and well-being Continue to develop as a learning, living and working community that effectively welcomes, challenges and supports the success and well-being of all students, faculty and staff. Objectives & Key Action Steps Provide a coordinated approach to well-being for students, faculty and
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in evaluating systems theory and frameworks used by educational organizations, particularly in the creation and maintenance of organizational identity; (b) knowledge and skill of policy formulation, evaluation, and advocacy; including, methods of influence, building strategic alliances, and setting policy agendas; (c) the role of the educational leader in working with multiple constituencies (government, legislature, lobbyists, special interest groups, media); and (d) purposes and effective
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around campus like concerts and games! PLU offered the opportunity for me to simultaneously pursue my passion for engineering and my love of music, and I just could not turn down an opportunity like that. My PLU experience: Adventure, growth, friends, Frisbees, The Big Bang Theory, music, and trebuchets. Over my four years I have grown as a student, musician, scientist, human being, and global citizen. I have learned the value and importance of community from my friends and mentors in the alumni
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no “animal studies program” in any American university. In fact, the phrase “animal studies” does not even exist except as I am here using it informally. Even making the comparison between animals and historically oppressed people is much more likely to offend the people involved than ennoble the cause of animals. This even though many feminists, like Carol J. Adams in The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory (Continuum 1990), have argued animals and women have both been
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reaches of the Xavier building. You grow with a cohort of peers throughout your time, solidifying your bond in Anth 480 as you dive into years of anthropological theory and continue supporting each other through your final capstone presentations in Anth 499. It is not only a community of relationships, but also of its own material culture. From the skeletons in the anthro lab decorated in their Hawaiian garb to the ‘idea’ notebooks you gain at the start of your question exploration, the department is
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