26 ILR 55+ Registration opens August 1, 2022 LIR181 Comparing Religions: Coming to Terms – Continuing 6 sessions, 9 hours Explore the promises and perils of different comparative practices in the history of the world’s religions and how they can help us navigate and understand our globalized, pluralistic, postmodern world. This course continues the exploration we began with the Spring 2022 offering. Newcomers are welcome. For this course, we highly recommend that you read the second half of “Comparing Religions” by Jeffrey J. Kripal, chapters 7-12, available in both print and e-reader forms. Note: This course can be taken In-Person at a designated, on-campus location or entirely online as Structured Remote (SR). All students will be taught by the same instructor during the same scheduled class time. Instructor: Carl Gregg Tue, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., 9/6 - 10/11 Option 1: In-Person 5-Digit Number: 23955 | Location: Conference Center/E125 OR Option 2: Structured Remote (SR) 5-Digit Number: 23956 | Location: Online NEW LIR230 Mary’s Monster: A Short Study on Frankenstein 3 sessions, 3.75 hours Over 200 years ago, a 20-year-old Mary Shelley anonymously published a story that revolutionized horror and science fiction, as well as introduced one of the western world’s most iconic monsters: Frankenstein. Explore themes of ambition, alienation, monstrosity, hubris, and more to reveal how this legendary tale and creature have withstood the test of time. Join us as we attempt to answer one of literature’s most enigmatic questions: Who is the real monster? No prior reading or watching required. If interested in reading the novel, the 1818 text/edition is recommended, and is available in free versions online or wherever you acquire your books. Note: This Structured Remote Course (SR) is entirely online. Hosted by the Frederick Senior Center. Upon registration, students may be advised to fill out a form with the Senior Center. Instructor: Kierstin Klimas 5-Digit Number: 24096 | Mon, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., 10/10 - 10/24 Location: Online Evening Offering LIR162 German Historic Holiday Heritage of Frederick 1 session, 2 hours Celebrate and learn about German Christmas customs and traditions in honor of Frederick’s heritage. We will also look at German holiday ornaments and decorations and explore the history behind them. We’ll touch upon how Frederick has traditionally celebrated the holidays throughout the years with processions, parades, caroling, and other timely events. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Jeanne McDermott 5-Digit Number: 23957 | Fri, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., 12/2 Location: Conference Center/E125 FREE Fall Courses ILR is proud to present three new free courses this fall. Join us for engaging classes focusing on history, literature, and religion. These courses are made possible by a generous donation from the Shirley Cruickshank Wolfe Fund. Registration information is located on page 36. The African American History Series is returning again this fall with new classes. For dates and times, visit ILRatFCC.com.
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