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watching in frustration as many died from diseases that easily could have been prevented or treated in the United States or Europe. Generally speaking, it was a poorly funded, neglected field handled by a relatively small cadre of dedicated folks working on shoestring budgets. The answer to the “Why does it matter?” question was that, back then, all this really didn’t much matter – at least when measured in terms of money, political will or media attention. AIDS, of course, has been a big and highly
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genocide, but it is vital that we unpack how logical structure of thought can be used to enable violence. I suggest that once a logical system that binarizes between ‘legitimate’ groups and ‘illegitimate’ groups has been endorsed by a significant amount of those in power, the prevention of genocide falls to highly erratic, contingent political and social factors, meaning that any hope of preventing genocides in the long term must engage with how these binary logics of violence function. This essay is
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genocide, but it is vital that we unpack how logical structure of thought can be used to enable violence. I suggest that once a logical system that binarizes between ‘legitimate’ groups and ‘illegitimate’ groups has been endorsed by a significant amount of those in power, the prevention of genocide falls to highly erratic, contingent political and social factors, meaning that any hope of preventing genocides in the long term must engage with how these binary logics of violence function. This essay is
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& Indigenous Studies Non-Profit Leadership Peace Corps Prep Political Science Religion Sociology @PLUglobalstudies Global Studies is where my heart, passions, vision of justice and mind always gravitated to. I knew since watching the news as a kid up until even now, I feel my vocation in this life of mine is to equip myself with the education and knowledge in order to see and make the world an equitable, peaceful, and better place for all. I believe in the power global studies has, especially with global
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sectors in mind. However, most seem to share many of the same core qualities and passions: a penchant for research, a love of data and an endless curiosity about social, political, financial and legal systems. Economics majors from Pacific Lutheran University’s Class of 2015 showcase the value and malleability of the discipline, including two graduates who received two full-ride scholarships to law school, one who received a full-ride scholarship to study Biostatistics at the University of Pittsburg
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Bachelor of Arts degree in religion allows for flexibility: consult with the department chair to consider the best plan of study for you.Double-Majoring in ReligionConsider double-majoring in Religion, and see how students have brought their work in Religion into conversation with the natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts!What Does ``RC`` and ``RG`` Mean? Christian Traditions (RC) courses examine diverse forms of Christianity within their historical, cultural and political contexts. Global
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On Exhibit: Books in Support of Disarming Polarization Symposium Posted by: Holly Senn / February 4, 2020 February 4, 2020 This exhibit, displayed in a living room setting in the Library lobby, is made up of reading materials from the Library’s collection. Books highlight political and societal polarization, and the inability to communicate and collaborate, as it relates to problems such as climate change, food and water insecurity, immigration, poverty, and income inequality, as well as
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centered on screen] Professor Ramos: What does it take to understand climate change, or how human activity impacts geological formations, or how different cultural beliefs or political views shape our relationship to the earth. It takes interdisciplinary expertise and a robust place-based learning curriculum. These complex questions can’t be answered by a single discipline or field. [video: All three professors framed on screen] This is why, what makes our major unique in the region is in our last name
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Law school-bound Jasneet Sandu ’23 is passionate about global studies, anthropology, computer science and religion Posted by: mhines / May 16, 2023 Image: Jasneet Sandhu ’23 (PLU Photo / Emma Stafki) May 16, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterJasneet Sandhu had planned to minor in global studies. But soon into her PLU experience, she decided to double major in it, along with computer science. She added anthropology and religion as double minors—as part of a strategy to
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Genocide Studies Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education Natalie Mayer Holocaust and Genocide Studies Lecture Annual Raphael Lemkin Lecture Kurt Mayer Summer Scholars and Lemkin Essay contest Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies The Department of Religion Courses throughout history, political science, english, social work, and more. Campus LifePLU is committed to creating inclusive living communities that foster a sense of belonging and comfort for all students. Residential Life at PLU
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