Academic Creativity and Excellence Day
The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
Virtual Study Abroad: Tour of East Asia and it’s major religions.
We will be taking a virtual tour of East Asia, and using as a guide for our adventure the major religions the major religions of the region of Hinduism, Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism. Looking at their origins and seeing how they evolved and how they continue to impact the region and world today.
RELS 220, Living Religious Traditions of East Asia
Ronald Palmer
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
1:30 – 2 PM
The Arab and Israeli people groups both have long and storied histories that influence the modern dilemma of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Arab people have lived in their land for an extensive period of time, and now feel threatened by recent Jewish immigration following the Holocaust. The Jews, however, also have roots in the region and feel a God-given right to live in the land. Following the events of the Holocaust, the Jews were given land in Palestine, thus creating the state of Israel, inflaming tension in the region. The religious and historical history of both of these people groups have a great deal to do with how the land of Palestine should be ruled and the role of governance in the region itself. If there is to be peace, it can only come from understanding the diverse history of both sides.
RELS 210, The Abrahamic Faiths of Judaism and Islam
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium II: 2:05 – 2:25 PM
Join our Zoom meeting here. The presenter and faculty advisor both have the password.
Islam vs the West: What History Teaches
Is conflict between Muslims, Jews and Christians inevitable? Is violence the norm? Are there lessons from history that might promote tolerance and coexistence? By focusing on interactions between the children of Abraham in historical epochs during the past 1500 years, examples and insights can help illuminate an understanding of contemporary issues and possibilities.
RELS 210 The Abrahamic Faiths of Judaism & Islam
Ron Palmer
PFB 114
2:00 – 2:30 PM