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What's in a Middle Name?

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What's in a Middle Name?

What are the values of Lutheran higher education? What does it mean to attend a Lutheran college or university? Martin Luther, reformer of the Catholic Church in the 1500's, educator, and pastor, had a deep commitment to education at all levels. Luther's commitment provides a foundation for our education at PLU with the following values:

  • God Created...God Said, "It is Good."
  • Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief!
  • My Ways Are Not Your Ways, My Thoughts Are Not Your Thoughts
  • God Has Given Gifts to All to Build Up the Community
  • You Did Not Choose Me, I Chose You
  • Rejoice Always! Again, I Say Rejoice!
Click here to download a copy of "What's In a Middle Name?" written by
PLU University Pastor, Rev. Dennis Sepper

Want to know the real deal about Lutherans?

PLU is a University of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Some facts about the ELCA:
    Baptized members: 4,930,429
    Congregations: 10,585
    Clergy: 17,694 (3,140 female; 570 people
    of color)
    Missionaries: 280 in 48 countries
    Campus Pastors and Ministries: 185
    Colleges and Universities: 28
    Camps and Retreat Centers: 45
    Lutheran Colleges and Universities with
    their own congregation: Only two! They are PLU and St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN.

Learn more facts, beliefs, and values of the ELCA.
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