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Interested in learning about religious traditions other than your own? This page is a (non-comprehensive) list of major religious traditions in the US. It gives a basic synopsis of each, as well as including a jumping off point if you want to learn more. Note: All of these religious traditions are much more nuanced than the short introductions we can write for this page. Not everyone from every tradition believes the same things, holds the same values, or practices the same way. As a result, we

Religious/SpiritualThe Religious and Spiritual Clubs and Organizations on campus allow for personal development as well as exploration of the world and beyond. These clubs and organizations are great if you are looking for like-minded individuals to grow with while immersing yourself in positively impacting the community.Absolute Christian FellowshipDescription: At Absolute Christian Fellowship, we look to build relationships, share and spread the gospel, encourage one another, and spend time

Request for use of candles, incense or smudging for religious/cultural practice in PLU residence halls PLU is committed to honoring the cultural and religious practices of students, including Smudging for our Native American and Indigenous students, and incense burning and candle lighting as a component of religious/cultural practice.   Smudging involves the burning of sacred herbs or resins in ceremony.  For Native peoples, smudging is an important part of connecting to their ancestors, circle

Holi Celebration (Spring 2023) Religious and Spiritual Diversity at PLUBecause PLU is a university rooted in the tradition of Lutheran Higher Education we value religious and spiritual diversity, engagement, learning and connection with our neighbor. We encourage students, faculty and staff to participate in  experiences of religious and spiritual diversity on campus and in our community. For a Lutheran perspective on Religious and Spiritual Diversity work: Why Interfaith Work is Not a Luxury

PLU Religious Inclusion & Accommodation Policy A Statement related to Religious and Spiritual Identities and Practices (for Students, Faculty, and Staff) As a University rooted in the tradition of Lutheran Higher Education, enacting a mission of critical inquiry, service, leadership, and care, and committed to Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability, Pacific Lutheran University values the multiple  religious and spiritual traditions and practices within our campus community and supports faculty

Christian faith and life of students, staff, and faculty while recognizing the diversity of Christian denominations and traditions represented within the university community. values the presence of those from other faith traditions, and also those who belong to no faith tradition, acknowledging the benefits within an educational institution of pluralism of ideas and commitments. provides for the academic study of Christianity and other religious traditions through the course offerings of its Religion

Orgs Handbook and that an Event Planning Form will be submitted for all events. Religious activities sponsored by student clubs/organizations that should be registered include but are not limited to : worship or religious services, Bible studies, witness talks, spiritual retreats, and other off campus activities. The University has final discretion in decisions regarding the sponsorship of religious activities. When these decisions involve student clubs/organizations they are made by the Student

Kirkland, teaching Spanish and Humanities, as well as coordinating the language program.  He also began teaching the occasional summer or J-Term class at PLU, which eventually led to his current position. Dr. Michael Zbaraschuk Dr. Zbaraschuk’s areas of research interest lie in process theology (the study of how everything is connected), radical theology (the examination of deep roots, rather than surface details), and religious pluralism (there’s more than one religion – what does this mean?).  He has