Professor pens editorial on pending climate change legislation

Rob Kugler, Paul S. Wright Professor of Christian Studies:

Kugler, chair of the Religious Studies Department, published an editorial that highlights his concerns for leaving future generations a livable planet. In addition to his role as professor, Kugler serves as the coordinator for Lewis & Clark’s participation in the National Teach-In on Global Warming, a day-long event involving tens of thousands of college students nationwide who engage with faculty and public leaders in dialogue about public policy solutions to stem the rise in the earth’s temperature.

He frames his argument through a biblical lens: “Jesus, a fairly sharp observer of human nature, argued that parents, when their children ask for bread, are unlikely to give stone instead (Matt 7:9). Tragically, Jesus’ confidence in us is in doubt. Although our children would ask for bread — a future free of the consequences of human-caused climate change — our actions so far have assured them only stone.”

Kugler teaches courses on Jewish and Christian origins, including courses on both the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and New Testament. His special area of research deals with the interface between the sociohistorical contexts of early Judaism and Christianity and the religions’ interpretation of their received texts and traditions. Kugler was named Professor of the Year by Lewis & Clark students in 2007.

The Oregonian Bread, not stone

10 April 2009

• climate change
• faculty
• global warming
• politics
• religious studies

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Professor Richard Rohrbaugh teaches “The Four Gospels: From the Oral Tradition to Written Text”

Richard Rohrbaugh, professor of Christian studies:

This spring, Rohrbaugh taught a four-week class titled “The Four Gospels: From the Oral Tradition to Written Text,” presented by the Center for Spiritual Development at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland.

10 April 2008

• community education
• faculty
• religious studies

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Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Susanna Morrill receives research fellowship

Susanna Morrill, assistant professor of religious studies:

Morrill received a fellowship to conduct research at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California. She will use the library’s extensive archives to advance a project titled “Women in the White City: Catalysts for an American Cultural Religion.”

10 April 2008

• faculty
• publication
• religious studies
• research fellowship

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Senior concludes debate career with international challenge

Senior Eric Atcheson is one of three students nationwide who will represent the National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA) in an annual U.S./Irish debate. Coached by Professor of Communication Steve Hunt, Atcheson and his Lewis & Clark teammate, junior Scott Cheesewright, are ranked 10th nationally. Listen to a conversation with Atcheson here.

25 March 2008

• debate
• faith
• international opportunities
• religious studies
• student

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