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Mar 7 Wed PM. Conway, S. Janne Cannon Ph. Rob Cannon Ph. In this course we will enjoy a brisk tour of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as the Acts of the Apostles, with a few animating literary questions in mind: What do these first books of the New Testament owe to the Old in style, form, and substance?
What contents and structures do these five books share in common? Yet how do they speak differently to their varied readers? And how, in their very brevity and simplicity, do they exemplify the ancient Hebrew trope of the climactic anti-climax? Anticipated in epic oracles spanning twenty centuries, the Son of Man is come and gone in a three-year flash, leaving in his wake puzzlement, startled hostility, and reverent, hopeful awe.
Join us! Any good translation of the Bible will do. Hodgkins will be using the New King James Version. Christopher Hodgkins M. He reads the Bible every day because it is true and beautiful.
The history of the region known as Latin America is a history of struggle. For centuries Latin Americans have struggled against various forms of oppression, inequality, and violence. An examination of those struggles reveals a world of beautiful visions but also horrifying nightmares. We will then move through the following two centuries with an eye on the major movements for social change.
As we will see, three main ideologies—liberalism, nationalism, and socialism—guided those movements. This was especially true during the Cold War, which left a searing imprint on Latin America. The region is still contending with the haunting memories of that tragic era, even while it faces up to the new challenges brought about by contemporary regional and global developments.
James A. Wood Ph. In he was the recipient of a Fulbright U. Scholar Program award for Chile. He is the co-editor of the widely adopted textbook Problems in Modern Latin American History: Sources and Interpretations, now in its fifth edition with Rowman and Littlefield.
This course explores the history of Greensboro as part of the wider world. Home to indigenous peoples, migrants, and refugees from across the nation and the globe, Greensboro—and the wider county of Guilford, of which it is part—encompasses a vibrant mix of people and traditions. We will look at the history, politics, and cultures of Greensboro as a reflection and microcosm of both the United States and the world. Virginia Summey Ph. A native North Carolinian, her research foci are North Carolina history, southern political history, U.
Where do you draw the line between biography and the novel? The imagined and the lived? Can fiction be true? William Shakespeare and John Brown are two of the most famous people who ever lived, while Alice James, identified in most descriptions of her life as sister to Henry and William, is not. Hephzibah Roskelly Ph. The roots of rock music run deep in modern American history and culture. From the blending of different musical styles such as blues, country, jazz, and folk, to its connection to culture and politics, rock music has had a tremendous impact on our society.
At a time when foreign relations were sometimes cold, the music and the attitude was hot. Go find your favorite bedazzled jacket, spray up your mullet hairdo, and slip into your most comfortable acid washed jeans.
Next stop: the glamorous world of s rock and roll! Prior to recently returning to his home of Greensboro, he was a professional opera and classical concert singer, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Music at Washington State University where he specialized in Vocal Studies and Literature, and History of Rock Music.
This course offers a fun and light-hearted introduction to people and places throughout history that are shrouded in mystery. From more traditional academic topics to the supernatural and urban legends, participants will examine primary sources related to each topic, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence, and decide for themselves what they believe is the most logical conclusion.
Joseph A. Ross Ph. He teaches a variety of courses on historical and interdisciplinary topics. Services and Products Talent Contact. Emeritus Society Fall About the Emeritus Society The goal of the Emeritus Society is to provide stimulating noncredit opportunities for adult learners of all ages.
Register Here! Register for this course History Behind the Headlines Daily we are bombarded with surprising and sometimes alarming developments and challenges to the world in which we live.
The Playwright: source material as a springboard for the creative process The Director: vision, interpretation, and synthesis as the guideposts in the process The Designer: crafting the world of the play while supporting the given circumstances in the text The Actor: identifying and clearly articulating the tools of the actor: voice, body, mind, and imagination The Dramaturg: the essential nature of researching in the process of creating art with integrity The Audience Member: the construction of meaning as the critical component in storytelling Mondays, — pm September 20 — November 1 no class October 11 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Rachel Briley MFA, Arizona State University is Associate Professor in the School of Theatre at UNC Greensboro.
Why are some people so resistant to vaccination? Can we improve our genes? Is DNA destiny? There have been spectacular recent gains in genetic technology. Also, how meaningful are the health predictions we get from companies that analyze our genomes? How are new medical treatments evaluated? Who deserves compensation? What should we eat for a healthy diet? Are genetically modified foods safe and nutritious, or should we avoid them? Why is there so much contradictory diet advice?
Topic s for the final class session will come from suggestions from members of the class Wednesdays, — pm September 22 — November 3 no class October 20 Christ United Methodist Church Note: Students will most likely be asked to wear masks. Gospel vs. Note: Course may contain offensive language and material. What happened to the Lost Colony at Roanoke? Where did Amelia Earhart go?
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