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76 Winter / Spring 2020 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd A New Look At the Stories of Genesis NEW! e stories within the book of Genesis are some of the most well known in world literature. Adam and Eve, Noah and the flood, and Joseph and his coat of many colors are part of popular culture in addition to being parts of the sacred scriptures of two vibrant religions. And yet, the origin of these stories and the book that includes them is not as well- known. e emphasis of this course will be on the familiar (and less familiar) stories presented as literature, in the context of the book of Genesis and what we know about its development and composition. Topics such as the evolving portraits of God and women will also be considered. Ad - ditionally, the course will discuss two modern works that depend on the stories in Genesis: R. Crumb's e Book of Genesis and Anita Diamant's e Red Tent (both books are optional reading). Students may use any translation of the Bible, but should read the following assignments: Class 1: Ch. 1-4, 6-9, 11-13, and 24-34 (feel free to skip over the "begats." Class 2: Ch 37–50. Instructor Jean Sonntag. $31** (fee based, no waivers) Wed 10am-12:30pm, Apr 22-Apr 29 XI-419 6628 #6695 Hickory Ridge Fiction in the Judeo-Christian Tradition NEW! From e Scarlet Letter to Brideshead Revisited and Ulysses to the novels Marilynne Robinson currently writes, religion has served as a powerful theme in some of our best fiction. How do different novelists treat the life of a character who takes religion seriously? Fictional protagonists oen waver in their religious commitment. What effect does this have on their conscience, their awareness of sin, and the life they choose to lead? Ministers, rabbis, and priests—not to men- tion ordinary souls—can make for wonderfully conflicted characters. In this course, every two weeks you will read and discuss a classic religion-themed novel published between the mid-20th century and the present. e novels are: e Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene, e Assistant by Bernard Malamud, A Month of Sundays by John Updike, Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman and Home by Mari- lynne Robinson. Instructor: George Clack. $89 (includes $49 in fees*) Thu 1pm-3pm, Apr 16-Jun 11 (No class Apr 23, May 7, May 21 & June 4) XI-417 6624 #6684 Glenwood Community Center Fri 1pm-3pm, Apr 17-Jun 12 (No class Apr 24, May 8, May 22 & June 5) XI-417 6626 #6691 Health Sciences Building Thu 1pm-3pm, Apr 23-Jun 18 (No class Apr 30, May 14, May 28 & June 11) XI-417 6625 #6688 Glenwood Community Center George Washington's Crossings, 1776-1777 NEW! In this course, you will study George Washington's military campaigns against the British in the early stages of the American Revolution. Examine the crossing of the Delaware River, and follow him to his conflicts in New Jersey. Analyze and discuss whether this campaign—and not Saratoga— was the real turning point in the American Revolution. Major topics also include: e Continental Army, British, and Hessian military forces; the British commanders, the Howe brothers; and the first and second battles of Trenton, including the crossings of the Delaware River. Instructor: Roger Swartz, nationally acclaimed author and historian. 60+ $64 (includes $45 in fees*) Wed 9:45am-11:45am, Mar 4-Apr 1 (No class March 18) XI-425 6642 #7559 Glenwood Community Center The Crisis of Government, 1782-1787 Identify the major motives behind the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, which culminated in the U.S. Constitution. Join nationally acclaimed author and historian Roger Swartz in analyzing our "first government:" e Articles of Confederation; the financial crisis during and aer the Revolutionary War; the impact of Shays' Re- bellion on the country; and the primary characteristics of the Annapolis Convention. Instructor: Roger Swartz. $64 (includes $49 in fees*) Wed 1pm-3pm, Mar 4-Apr 1 (No class Mar 18) XI-426 6643 #7561 Glenwood Community Center U.S. History Through the Decades Part 1: 1800-1804 Examine American history, society and culture during the 19th century from 1800 to 1804. Explore the United States' emergence as a new and growing republic under the presi- dency of omas Jefferson. Part I will cover the years 1800 to 1804. Instructor: Patrick Heline $64 (includes $49 in fees*) Sun 2pm-4pm, Jan 26-Feb 23 XI-421 6635 #7562 Health Sciences Building U.S. History Through the Decades Part II: 1805-1809 Examine American history, society and culture during the 19th century from 1805 to 1809. Explore the United States' emergence as a new and growing republic under the presi- dency of omas Jefferson. Part II will cover the years 1805 to 1809. Instructor: Patrick Heline $64 (includes $49 in fees*) Sun 2pm-4pm, Mar 1-Mar 29 XI-422 6637 #7564 Health Sciences Building History of the U.S. Presidency Part I Join instructor Patrick Heline for a fascinating journey through U.S. history by reviewing the policies, programs and legacies of our U.S. presidents. is is the first in a series of courses and will focus on the country's Founding Fathers, from George Washington to James Madison. You will examine the leadership abilities of each president and determine how their actions changed the course of American history. $64 (includes $49 in fees*) Sun 11:30am-1:30pm, Jan 26-Feb 23 XI-361 6634 #7863 Health Sciences Building History of the U.S. Presidency Part II Join instructor Patrick Heline for a fascinating journey through U.S. history by reviewing the policies, programs and legacies of our U.S. presidents. is is the second in a series of courses and will focus on the country's presidents, from James Monroe to William Henry Harrison. You will examine the leadership abilities of each president and determine how their actions changed the course of American history. $64 (includes $49 in fees*) Sun 11:30am-1:30pm, Mar 1-Mar 29 XI-429 6636 #7865 Health Sciences Building