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Michael Zbaraschuk Associate Professor of Constructive Theology Global Context Phone: 253-535-8499 Email: zbarasgm@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 220-D Professional Education Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 2002 M.A., Claremont Graduate University, 1998 B.A., Spanish and Humanities, Walla Walla University, 1993 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Process Theology Radical Theology Religious Pluralism Books Resurrecting the Death of God: The Past, Present, and Future of

Paul Ingram Professor Emeritus Email: poingram@plu.edu Professional Education Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 1968 Th.M., Claremont School of Theology, 1964 B.A., Chapman University, 1961 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise History of Religions Buddhist-Christian Dialogue Religious Dialogue with the Natural Sciences Process Theology Books Living without a Why Mysticism, Pluralism, and the Way of Grace foreword by Marit Trelstad (Cascade Books 2014) : View Book Passing Over and Returning A

Suzanne Crawford O’Brien Professor of Religion and Culture Phone: 253-535-8107 Email: suzanne.crawford@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227-C Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003 M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1997 B.A., Willamette University, 1995 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Native American Religious Traditions Religious Diversity in North America Health, Healing, and Religious and Cultural

Psychology Morals, Values, and Beliefs Accolades Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellowship, 2023-2024 Biography My research explores how social motives and beliefs (e.g., religious, existential, or social beliefs) influence perceptions of threats and opportunities regarding others in our social environment. My research largely focuses on how such beliefs influence stereotyping and prejudice toward a wide range of groups, including atheists, immigrants, LGBT, and Muslims. My other research

Bruce Kadden Senior Lecturer in Judaism Phone: 253-535-7243 Email: kaddenbj@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 220-J Professional Biography Education Rabbinic Ordination, Hebrew Union College, 1981 M.A., Hebrew Letters, Hebrew Union College, 1979 B.A., Religious Studies with Honors in Humanities, Stanford University, 1976 Books Teaching Mitzvot: Concepts, Values and Activities co-authored with Barbara Binder Kadden (A.R.E. Publishing, Inc. 2003) : View Book Teaching Jewish

Erik J. Hammerstrom Professor of Religion Phone: 253-535-7225 Email: hammerej@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227H Website: https://plu.academia.edu/ErikHammerstrom Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Religious Studies, Indiana University, 2010 M.A., Religion (Asian), University of Hawai'i, 2003 B.A., Sarah Lawrence College, 1997 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Korean and East Asian Religions Early modern Chinese Buddhism Books The Huayan University Network: The

and coaching) with a focus on supporting individuals in transition. As part of her role as University Pastor, Pastor Jen leads Monday, Wednesday and Friday chapel, creates and supports programming related to religious and spiritual diversity, offers pastoral care and vocational support, and seeks to accompany students, faculty and staff wherever they are on their faith or spiritual journey.

Biography Antonios Finitsis’ approach to biblical literature is deeply socio-historical. Since this literature was shaped under the shadow of powerful empires, his research revolves around the lasting impact of colonial interests and power structures in the expression of religion and religious tradition. His most recent book is a collection of essays that examine the numerous ways in which dress communicates power in the Hebrew Bible. He is currently working on a second volume of Dress and the Hebrew

served as university provost from 2007 through 2010. In 2010 she accepted a position at Gonzaga University, her undergraduate alma mater, as professor of religious studies and Academic Vice President.  In 2019, having retired from Gonzaga, she returned to PLU as a faculty research fellow in the Division of Humanities. She is researching the practice of reflection in contemporary faith-inspired higher education and adjacent professional conversations under the auspices of a multi-year grant from the

Seth Dowland Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies Phone: 253-535-8125 Email: dowland@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227 - I Status:On Sabbatical Blog: http://usreligion.blogspot.com/ Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Director, IHON Education Ph.D., American Religions, Duke University, 2007 M.A., American Religions, Duke University, 2004 B.A. with distinction, Religious Studies & History, University of Virginia, 2001 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise