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The Book of
Revelation with Carl Schultz ('53), professor
of Old Testament |
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A challenging, confusing,
controversial book – is it a puzzle to be
solved, a list of future dates to be charted, a
scenario to be depicted in novels? What purpose
does this book serve for us today? Various
interpretive options will be explored.
(Week-long class) |
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Watercolor
Painting with Ted Murphy, Professor of Art
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Brief examples of watercolor
techniques will be used to get people started in
the process of working from the landscape around
the college (weather permitting). The instructor
will paint with you as you experiment with this
delicate and beautiful medium. Some supplies
will be made available, although it is best to
have some of your own. Emphasis will be on
control of materials, seeing the subject matter
clearly, and understanding basic color theory
and application. (Week-long class) |
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Alumni Choir
with Brandon Johnson, Associate Professor of
Vocal Music & Conducting and Director of Choral
Activities, and Amanda (Young '01) Cox,
Instructor of Voice |
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Remember how Houghton people can
sing? Now is your chance to join an Alumni Choir
and share your vocal talents at Friday Vespers.
(Week-long class). |
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Religion and the Modern West with Peter
Meilaender, Associate Professor of Political
Science |
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The 21st century clash between
militant Islam and the West has prompted many to
revisit questions of religion’s influence in
shaping Western modernity. Recently, several
prominent thinkers have offered significant
analyses of this question, and this course will
examine three of them, focusing on the writings
of Mark Lilla, Charles Taylor, and Pope Benedict
XVI. (Week-long class) |
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Trail
Development with Matthew Dougherty ('01),
Director of Service Learning
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Through hands-on field work,
participants will develop interpretive,
meditative, recreational and other trails to
complement the existing trail system.
Participants will connect the science of
environmental sustainability with the
development of environmentally sustainable
recreation opportunities. (Week-long class) |
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Fitness for
Life, with Trini Rangel, Track and Field
Coach, and Dave Lewis, Women's Soccer Coach
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This class will focus on various
fitness-related issues, including how to create
a personal exercise program and how to use heart
rate monitors to enhance the effectiveness of
your workouts. It will also examine concepts of
stretching, flexibility, and core strength
development. (Week-long class) |
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The Digital
Wave: Gadgets, Google and God with Connie
Finney ('78), Professor of Education
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This course consists of two
lectures, the first being a brief overview of
technological “gadgets” available today,
especially those that might be found in schools,
and the second an examination of the impact of
Web 2.0 on identity, learning, and
communication. Participants will be encouraged
to increase hands-on familiarity with the tools
of technology. (Two-part lecture) |
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Selling War
with Douglas Gaerte, Professor of
Communication |
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In order to gain public support
at home and provide justification to the broader
world community, national leaders typically
explain their reasons for going to war. This
course examines the discourse of war, focusing
particular attention on the two world wars and
the present war with Iraq. We will identify the
main lines of argument that tend to recur in war
rhetoric, and explore whether or not the war in
Iraq differs in any way because of its
preemptive nature. (Two-part lecture) |
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NY and Houghton
History with Tim
Nichols ('81), Director of Career Services |
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Houghton, New Netherlands,
14744: This lecture will take re-examine the
role and influence of the Dutch in the
establishment of New York State. When Henry
Hudson inadvertently explored and lay claim to
the New York region for the Dutch, a course and
series of events was set in motion that would
have long-lasting repercussions for New Yorkers,
even up to the present day.
For the good of the world and glory of God:
This lecture will examine the backdrop and the
circumstances of the founding of the Houghton
Wesleyan Methodist Seminary in 1883.
Additionally we will discuss and celebrate some
important aspects of the Houghton story on the
occasion of our 125th anniversary celebration. (Two-part lecture) |
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Living and Serving in a Multicultural World
with Marcus Dean, Associate Professor of of
Intercultural Studies |
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A look at key cultural dynamics
and differences, which can enable us to better
interact with individuals from other cultures.
Emphasis is placed on building friendships and
meeting people from their perspective rather
than one’s own. (One-time lecture) |
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Mysteries
of Collecting with Bradley Wilber ('91),
Interim Director of the Library, Reference and
Music Librarian |
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Do you have any old Hardy Boys or
Nancy Drew books lying around the house? Did you
ever wonder how much they are worth, or consider
building a few odds and ends into a systematic
collection? Let Houghton library director Brad
Wilber, who collects many of the iconic
Stratemeyer Syndicate mystery series (Hardy
Boys, Nancy Drew, Tom Swift, Cherry Ames), share
all his tips to make you a savvy online
bibliophile. (Two-part lecture) |
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Reading
Biblical Poetry with Betty Tutton '47
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Houghton College alumna Betty
Tutton will guide this class in a look at how
biblical poetry works, with examples from
Psalms, Job, and the Prophets. (Two-part
lecture) |
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Any Way
to Choose a President? – Peter Meilaender,
Associate Professor of Political Science
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A discussion of how the current
presidential campaign reflects historic changes
in how we choose presidents and think of
executive leadership, with consideration of
possible weaknesses of our current selection
system. (One-time lecture) |
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Star
Gazing with Gary Stith, Associate Professor
Music Education |
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Explore God’s heavens with telescopes at the top
of Centerville Road on a clear evening. |
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