PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION

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Saints and Sinners PR004.01
Ted Frost

A look at some of the occupants of the papal throne: some worthy, some unworthy; the Cadaver Synod; popes and witches; teenage cardinals etc.

Limit 15 - 30. Room rent plus small charge for photocopying.
Student Materials: Folder for handouts.
Starts: 6 July Friday 10-12 noon
Venue: Hughes Community Centre Room 3
Ends: 30 November
Contact: Ted Frost on 6292 4145
Enrolments from 14/6/2012, after 9 am

Beginning Ethics PR007.02
Vernon Kronenberg

In his book "Ethics", Aristotle poses and tries to answer the question 'How does one lead a good life?' The course will be based on an unhurried examination of Aristotle's views.

Limit 8 - 12. rOOM RENT, purchase of the set text, photocopying approx $6.
Student Materials: Penguin paperback of Aristotle's "Ethics".
Starts: 3 April Tuesday 10-12 noon
Venue: Hughes Community Centre Room 3
Ends: 29 May
Contact: Vernon Kronenberg on 0412 150 771,
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

An Introduction to Orthodox Christianity PR011.03
James Nichterlein

The course considers the way of life of the Russian, Greek and other Orthodox Christians. In doing so, the course will introduce you to the beliefs, culture and practices of Orthodox Christians around the world. Further information can be emailed to enquirers.

Limit 10 - 30. Room rent, $20 photocopying.
Student Materials: Timothy Ware's "The Orthodox Church", Penguin, available at the first meeting.
Starts: 14 February Tuesday 10-12 noon
Venue: Hughes Community Centre Room 3
Ends: 27 March
Contact: James Nichterlein on 6282 1372, or .
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

Stirring The Possum - A Walk Through Western Philosophy PR015.02
Mike Graham

History of Western and some Eastern philosophy; theories of major figures in both disciplines; individual thoughts and good-natured stirring quite acceptable.

Limit 10 - 30. $20 for full year's handouts, printing, photocopying etc. Club membership $5.50
Starts: 13 February Monday 2-4 pm
Venue: Harmonie German Club, Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah
Ends: 3 December
Contact: Mike Graham on 6295 8634, or
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

The Challenges of Western Man in the 21st Century PR020.02
Ken Lees

This course requires no previous knowledge. The areas we hope to cover are: politics. philosophy, economics, psychology, religion and the arts. Do we have a meaning? What ought our meaning to be? To do this, we will look at the philosophies of China, Europe and Anglo-America.
Note: venue access via 2 flights of stairs.

Limit 10 - 50. Room rent.
Starts: 23 February Thursday 10-12 noon
Venue: University House, Molly Huxley Room
Ends: 13 December
Contact: Ken Lees on 6296 1527
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

Comparative Religion Discussion Group * PR014.02
Derrick Mason

A discussion group on comparative religion. Guest speakers and visits to places of religious interest.

Limit 10 - 20. $2 each meeting to cover room rental
Starts: 9 February Thursday 1-3 pm
Venue: Yass Senior Citizens Centre
Ends: 1 November
Meetings on first Thursday of each month in school terms.
Contact: Derrick Mason on 6385 3213

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