Religious Studies
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How Do We Know What We Know?
How do we know what we know about the Holocaust? The use of both secret and assigned cameras in ghettos and concentration camps enabled both Jews and non-Jews to collect evidence of Nazi atrocities. Much of this evidence was hidden and unearthed after the war. Examining these photographs allows us to learn about the history of the Holocaust.
Mondays; June 2, 9, 16, Special Programs Building, Room 160 ( No seats currently available )
Mondays; June 2, 9, 16, Special Programs Building, Room 160 ( No seats currently available )
Jew-Hatred: The Not-Short History of Antisemitism
We will look at the manifestations of Antisemitism, including the accusation of killing Jesus, the blood-libel, blaming the plague on the Jews, and accusing the Jews of trying to control the world. We will see the effect on Jews of the Crusades, the expulsion of Jews from countries in Western Europe, and the Inquisition.
Mondays; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, Special Programs Building, Room 160 (2 seats (6%) remaining)
Mondays; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, Special Programs Building, Room 160 (2 seats (6%) remaining)
The Architecture and Times of English Medieval Cathedrals
English medieval cathedrals are among the most magnificent buildings in England, embodying earthly and spiritual power. Offering a glimpse of heaven on earth, the medieval master builders created stunning places of worship that remain standing after nearly a thousand years.
Mondays; June 9, 16, 23, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 ( No seats currently available )
Mondays; June 9, 16, 23, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 ( No seats currently available )
The Book of Jonah
Everyone knows the Bible story about a man swallowed by the fish. But there's much more to Jonah! This class introduces modern biblical scholarship on Jonah (including who wrote the book, when, and how), explores the text's possible meanings, and surveys the history of interpretation (Jewish, Christian, Muslim). We will also discuss some 'mysteries of Jonah' or problems in interpretation, as well as Jonah in popular culture.
Tuesday, June 17, Breed Pavillion (8 seats (8%) remaining)
Tuesday, June 17, Breed Pavillion (8 seats (8%) remaining)