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  • 2021 Philosophy Capstones Dr. Michael Schleeter, Seminar in Philosophy Tuesday, May 25th1:30-1:35pm: Introduction1:35-1:50pm: Dana Morrell, “Reassessing Three Assumptions of the Dominant Worldview”1:50-2:05pm: Nikolas Gable, “The Senate Term Limits: There Should Be More Turnover in the Senate”2:05-2:20pm: Joshua Porterfield, “Acceptance and the Plight of the Black Body”2:20-2:35pm: Keegan Dolan, “Liberal Democracy and Capitalism: The Role of the State in Alleviating Wealth Inequality”2:35-2

  • Three distinct stories of multiculturalism in Norway share one common desire: belonging despite difference.

    . Bullying is virtually non-existent. The staff’s motto is “We win hearts.” “To win the heart of our students is our main philosophy,” Kvitne said. “It means the most important thing is to have a good relationship. And that’s got to come from the heart.” Magga, Øzcan and Kvitne each tell a distinct story of their experiences within Norway’s multicultural society. But they all share one common, deeply rooted truth: the desire for belonging despite difference. Norway is home to an increasingly diverse

  • More than a century after PLU was founded by Norwegian immigrants, the university maintains its connection to the founders’ homeland through study away programs.

    Stephanie Reinhardt, a German professor at the Bø campus, is responsible for alpine ecology and other courses. She says the location is perfect for applying the curriculum they teach. Norway is known for having massive alpine areas, or areas above the forest limit. “Those areas are more and more exposed to environmental impacts and human impacts,” she said. That’s because as climate change advances, species in alpine regions can’t migrate to escape the effects. “For the alpine species, there’s no more

  • Mike Schleeter Associate Professor of Philosophy Phone: 253-535-7218 Email: schleemt@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 222-F Professional Biography Personal Additional Titles/Roles Chair of Philosophy Education Ph.D., Philosophy, Penn State University, 2010 B.A., Philosophy, Comparative Literature, Biology, University of Minnesota, 1999 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Political Philosophy Political Economy German Idealism Phenomenology Accolades Karen Hille Phillips

  • Mike Schleeter Associate Professor of Philosophy Phone: 253-535-7218 Email: schleemt@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 222-F Status:On Sabbatical Professional Biography Personal Education Ph.D., Philosophy, Penn State University, 2010 B.A., Philosophy, Comparative Literature, Biology, University of Minnesota, 1999 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Political Philosophy Political Economy German Idealism Phenomenology Accolades Karen Hille Phillips Regency Advancement Award

  • 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

  • “Facing the Gorgon: Reflections on Jewish Resistance in the German Death Camps” The conference is free and open to the public. RegistrationScheduleLivestream7:00 p.m. – Keynote (Regency Room, AUC) Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert Jan van PeltRobert Jan van Pelt has taught at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture since 1987, and held appointments at many institutions of higher education in Europe, Asia and North America, including the Architectural Association in London, the Technical

  • “Facing the Gorgon: Reflections on Jewish Resistance in the German Death Camps” The conference is free and open to the public. RegistrationScheduleLivestream7:00 p.m. – Keynote (Regency Room, AUC) Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert Jan van PeltRobert Jan van Pelt has taught at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture since 1987, and held appointments at many institutions of higher education in Europe, Asia and North America, including the Architectural Association in London, the Technical

  • Core Requirements, Majors and Minor in PhilosophyUniversity Core Requirements: The General Education requirement of four hours in philosophy may be satisfied with any course offered except for 233 Formal Logic, and 499 A/B Capstone. The initial course in philosophy is customarily 101, 125, or a 200-level course that provides a more focused topic but is still at the introductory level (220, 223, 228, 230, 238, 253). The 300-level courses are suited for students with particular interests who are

  • Students intending to attend seminary should complete the requirements for the bachelor of arts degree. Besides the general degree requirements, the Association of Theological Schools recommends the following: English: literature, composition, speech, and related studies; at least six semester-long courses. History: ancient, modern European, and American; at least three semester-long courses. Philosophy: orientation in history, content, and methods; at least three semester-long courses. Natural