Philosophy and Religion
Explore some of the profound and profane issues and questions which have interested and challenged humanity across the ages. Find out what the great philosophers like Socrates and Nietzsche and great theologians like Hippo and Aquinas have said, and their impact on existential debates. Not only learn, but discuss your own insights into the big-picture discussions of life and death.
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Music's Mechanical Makeup
<p>Music is made up of many different elements. This series looks at the major musical elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and the bass to examine how they have changed over time and differ in other
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What if we just behaved like a good jazz band?
<p>You may not know it, but the jazz-as-democracy metaphor is a thing. You can teach core concepts - even best practices - of a democratic society through the jazz aesthetic. Through engaging
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Mojo Working - A Night of Chicago Blues
<p>Chicago Blues is the most popular type of Blues Music. It migrated from the rural south to urban Chicago by people who were looking for a better life. This short course will explore its history and
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Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Foundations)
<p>What is the nature of religion? What is the nature of revelation and religious experience? What can philosophy reveal to us about these? Join us and find out; we look closely at arguments by
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World Music - Grooving in Africa and Latin America
<p>Africa and Latin America are renowned for their upbeat, engaging and rhythmically intricate music traditions. This course examines world music soundscapes, with a particular focus on the cultural
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Eastertide in Music and Art - Sacred and Secular
<p>Eastertide, the major festival of the Christian Church, has always inspired magnificent music and art, both sacred and secular. Come and enjoy this varied selection of great celebratory music by
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Western Music Throughout the Ages - A Musical Exploration of European History, Culture and Sound
<p>Western art music is an international phenomenon that has significantly shaped the development of music historically and globally. Originating in Europe and reflecting its social and cultural
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On Human Relationships (and De-personalisation)
<p>We are witnessing transformations of human relationships on a global scale. What is the meaning of these epochal changes? What are the short and long term consequences? Will authentic human
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