Explore Hindu traditions from classical to contemporary times, emphasizing ritual, knowledge, and devotion. We'll begin with South Asian roots in the Vedic tradition and key religious foundations, move to early and classical Hindu thought through the concept of dharma, then explore major deities through their narratives, practices, and iconography. We will examine the six major schools of Hindu philosophy, consider bhakti (devotion), and conclude with sacred spaces and pilgrimage practices. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Wednesdays, July 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, 19, Synchronous Online

The Osher Institute at Dartmouth is offering its summer lecture via livestream to Osher colleagues across the nation. Lecture 6 is 'Morality, Ethics, Equality, Justice, and the Need for Regulation.' The session begins with the lecture, is followed by a half-hour break, then resumes with Q&A.

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Wednesday, Aug 12, Synchronous Online

Examine several of the Nuremberg Trials, including the Doctors' trial and the Einsatzgruppen Trial, and learn how the world reacted to the convictions of the captured Nazi leaders.

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Mondays; June 1, 8, 15, 22, TBD - UR Campus

The Song of Songs (also called the Song of Solomon) is one of the Bible's most beautiful poems, a joyous celebration of eroticism and love. But why is this very sexy poem even in the Bible? What do biblical scholars and other interpreters say about this text? And why is there so much fruit?

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RESCHEDULED, due to inclement weather, to Friday 5/15 from 10:00a-11:30a(Was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 28), BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (3 seats (3%) remaining)