Reformation 101
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This 16th century priest is considered the Father of the Reformation

Martin Luther

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A contemporary of J.S. Bach, this German composer is best known for his "Canon in D"

Johann Pachelbel

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PLU was founded by Lutheran immigrants from this country

Norway

100

Prior to 1960, Pacific Lutheran University was known as Pacific Lutheran this

College

100

President Belton was inaugurated in 2019 as this numbered president of PLU 

14

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The Reformation largely took place in this century

The 16th century

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This character from "The Office" is married to Bob Vance (of Vance Refrigeration), a Presbyterian. She claims this religious difference "keeps things spicy"

Phyllis

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Luther lived and preached most of his life in this German city

Wittenburg

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The Wild Hope Project's name was inspired by this poet

Mary Oliver

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This is PLU's "premier choral ensemble"

Choir of the West

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Luther translated the Bible into this common language

German

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This WA resident has made a career as a travel guide, taking Americans throughout "Europe through the Back Door"

Rick Steves

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Today, ELCA Churchwide headquarters is located in this Windy City

Chicago, IL

300

This was the cost of tuition (per week) in 1895

$1.00

300

This is the name of the PLU Athletics knight mascot

Lancelute

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This is the year in which Luther was excommunicated by the pope

1521

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This actor was raised Lutheran before starring in my favorite Christmas movie, "Die Hard"

Bruce Willis

400

Region 1 of the ELCA encompasses these states

Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Montana

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In 1975, this logo is debuted modeled after the 8-foot version in the Chapel of KHP 

Rose Window

400

PLU's first all-virtual Homecoming Week was attended by nearly Lutes representing this many states

34 (Way to go, Team!)

500

This place on PLU's campus features a likeness of Martin Luther, from the neck up

Red Square, next to the KHP steps

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This SNL alumnus is well known for his portrayal of the iconic "Church Lady" in the late 80's

Dana Carvey

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Luther was excommunicated during his trial in this city...also, the wiggly fish-bait that comes out when it rains

Worms

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In 2006, PLU celebrated having students study away on this many continents simultaneously

All seven!

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The annual Bjug Day of Giving celebrated record numbers of dollars raised and donors engaged, now having completed this many Bjug Days

Seven! (Way to go, Team!)