RPH1210 The Writing and Influence of the Apostle Paul
of these genres, and examine the history, authenticity, and universality of musical Americana. Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with authentically American music! Tony Owens is a semi-retired business consultant and instructional developer with post-graduate degrees in English and American Literature and teaching experience on the undergraduate and adult-learning levels. He has previously taught OLLI courses on Bob Dylan, Characters of the Renaissance and Traditional Music. Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113) This course is not for beginners but for those players who know the basics and want to bring their game to the next level. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable and challenging learning experience which will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the game and improve your results at the bridge table. We will cover many PAH833 Intermediate Bridge Part I Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Herring facets of the game with the focus on competitive bidding. Subjects covered include: weak two bids, preemptive bidding, overcalls, takeout and negative doubles and cue bid raises. Classes will consist of a lecture, quiz and practice play which will help you internalize the material. Upon completion, you should be a better competitor and more successful player. Copy fee of $5 due at first class. John Clancy is an accredited bridge teacher with over 25 years experience and a Gold Life Master. Karen Clancy, a Bronze Life Master, will assist. Herring Center, Vick Seminar (HC102) Adventurous Beginners - If you know how to knit and purl and would like to take on other fun projects this class is for you. We’ll start with a summer shawl/scarf and then move on to other projects based on completion of the first project. Details for pattern, needles and yarn will be provided. Heather Buono has been knitting for many years and enjoys sharing what she has learned with others. PAH839 Adventurous Beginning Knitting Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.,
Lynn Duncan has taught OLLI history courses and sessions since 2019. He is the editor of “South Carolina Remembers World War II" (1995) and coauthor of “The Super Highway in Upstate South Carolina" (2025). LIT608 Exploring "Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, President’s Conference (HC103) Have you ever wondered how you may cope if you lost something or someone you deeply loved? This course explores William Kent Krueger's award winning novel, "Ordinary Grace," a powerful coming- of- age murder mystery story of tragedy and redemption in 1961 Minnesota. Centered on the Drum family, the narrative follows thirteen- year-old Frank through a devastating summer that shatters his idyllic world and forces him to confront adult secrets, lies, and betrayal. In class discussion we will delve into the novel's complex themes, including the nature of faith, the profound impact of loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through literary analysis, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for Krueger's masterful characterization and his exploration of how grace can be found in the most awful and unexpected circumstances. This four-week course ends April 14. Free copies of the book are available in the OLLI office. Jennifer Lee is a former high school English instructor who enjoys reading, discussing and sharing ideas from great works of literature with others. MUS708 Songs of the South Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110) It has long been a truism that American popular music has its genesis in the South. From the Mississippi Delta to the Carolina Piedmont, from the cotton fields of Alabama to the melting pot of Memphis, Southern artists created and developed the distinctly American musical forms of country, blues, gospel, and rock. In this course, we will listen to and discuss well-known and obscure examples from each
Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111)
Arguably the most influential of the early Christian writers -- and for sure one of the earliest -- Paul changed the course of western Christianity and to a large extent, the course of western civilization. Among the varieties of Christian expression spread throughout the Mediterranean in the first few centuries following the death of Jesus, Paul's version eventually came to dominate the western world and was codified in numerous creeds and confessions. His version was authoritatively established as "orthodox" Christianity. His writings were also responsible, ironically perhaps, for the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. This course will be an examination of Paul's Christianity as it is reflected in his letters written to various early Christian communities. A former Presbyterian minister and retired healthcare chaplain, David Gillespie received his Bachelor's in biblical education/philosophy/ theology and his Master's in the same. He also did postgraduate work in ethics. He is a househusband and cat dad who loves teaching. SNM1312 Frontiers of Science Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104) The past century has seen an explosion of knowledge regarding the physical sciences. From the immensity of the cosmos to the sub microscopic world of quantum mechanics incredible discoveries have been revealed. This course will focus on these changes starting with the early results and carrying on to future prospects. In addition to the above subjects we will explore the development of instruments of science such as the large hadron collider and the international thermonuclear experimental reactor. Following that we will look at the progress that has been made toward understanding dark matter and energy as well as the hypothetical concepts of string theory and the multiverse. As usual the course will be heavy on images and light on verbiage with virtually
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