Pastor Jen Rude sits down with PLU Acting President Allan Belton and University Provost Joanna Gregson to discuss the university's Lutheran identity, their roles on campus and what it means to work here, how they themselves identify spiritually, and the paths they've taken to discover their vocations.…

Pastor Jen Rude sits down with Pacific Lutheran University students Emily Shane and Alex Lund to discuss faith formation at a Lutheran university, and how their own faith paths have changed while being a part of Lutheran higher education.Door Pacific Lutheran University

Pastor Jen Rude sits down with PLU Chair of Lutheran Studies Marit Trelstad to discuss Lutheran higher education and why it matters.Door Pacific Lutheran University

In the first episode of "Because We're Lutheran," Pacific Lutheran University Pastor Jen Rude discusses spiritual journeys and faith traditions with two non-Lutheran PLU graduates.Door Pacific Lutheran University

PLU professors Samuel Torvent and Beth Griech-Polelle discuss Martin Luther's anti-semitism, Lutheran Higher Education and PLU’s upcoming Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education. Dr. Torvent serves as a Professor of Religion and is the Endowed Chair in Lutheran Studies at PLU. Dr. Griech-Polelle is an Associate Professor of History and the…

PLU faculty members discuss Pokémon, the presidential election, parenting and the meaning of "civility."The eighth episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "civility" among host and Communication and Theatre Department Chair Amy Young, Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill and Marriage and Family T…

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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.Conversation Highlights6:50: How can failure present a path to success?10:00: Developing a "thick sk…

A conversation with PLU Assistant Professor of Religion Seth Dowland about his new book "Family Values and the Rise of the Christian Right."Door Pacific Lutheran University

The sixth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'interpret' among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Assistant Professor of Religion Michael Zbaraschuk and Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Kane Anderson.Conversation Highlights3:25: What comic book character would make the best President o…

The fifth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'gender' among host and PLU Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Women's Center Director Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology Mary Ellard-Ivey.Door Pacific Lutheran University

The fourth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'protest' among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, PLU President and Professor of English Thomas W. Krise and Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Angie Hambrick. Recorded November 24, 2015.)“Open to Interpretation” …

The third episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "climate" between host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Biology Michael Behrens and Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill.“Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and impl…

The second episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "violence" between host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar and Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin.“Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications …

Hosted by Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, “Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. The inaugural episode of OTI is a discussion of the word “advocacy” between Young, Associate Professor of Religion Kevin O…

Known as the Rainier Writing Workshop, Pacific Lutheran University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program challenges its students to consider difficult questions relating to artistry, self-awareness and commission. “What are your goals as a student and maker of literature, as an artist contributing to the conversation about the urgent ma…