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Stetson University, Florida's oldest private university, located in the lovely country setting of DeLand, which was recently awarded the national "Main Street City" title. Come see why so manyvisit our campus of historic buildings, large live oaks and warm Southern hospitality. Our professors will inspire you, intrigue you and involve you. With over 90% of professors holding terminal degrees you will enjoy academic excellence unmatched by any institution south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Your accommodations at the University Innare located directly across from our campus and within the historic district of downtown DeLand. The motel has a pool, workout room and is AAA approved. Rooms with refrigerator are available upon request. Some walking required.
January 8-13, 2012
Program # 20339
Cost: $553 dbl $683 sgl
Heretics of the Church: Losers in the War for Truth with Dr. Greg Sapp
Explore the ideas and texts that were considered canonical by some Christians in the ancient Church but that were eventually suppressed by the majority of Christian leaders such as the Gospel of Peter, the Gospel of Thomas, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas.
Religion and Politics: 2012 Presidential Election with Dr. Donald Musser
Counter to the old adage that “politics and religion don’t mix,” see how they are enmeshed in the presidential election of 2012. Emphasis on the spirituality (or not) of candidates and contentious readings of the First Amendment and Constitution.
The Baha’i Faith: Uniting a Divided World with Mrs. Gail Radley
Who was Baha’u’llah? What are these teachings that have united Arab with Jew and Gentile, agnostic with fundamentalist Christian, KKK member with black separatist, scholar with street sweeper? A film-and-discussion tour through the Baha’i Faith.
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January 15-20, 2012
Program # 20340
Cost: $553 dbl $683 sgl
Introduction to Islam with Dr. Jamil Khader
Learn about Islam — its history, beliefs and rituals. We'll also consider developments in the Islamic world, including Osama Bin Laden, changing conceptions of Jihad, and conflicts between Sunnis and Shi'ites.
How Jesus Became God with Dr. Greg Sapp
An historical look at Jesus of Nazareth from being an ordinary Jewish carpenter to sharing equality with God in the eyes of his followers. Explore the origins of Jewish Messianism, the portraits of Jesus in the New Testament, and doctrinal developments in the Early Church.
The Bible and Archaeology with Dr. Mitchell Reddish
Through photographs and lectures, explore some of the more interesting and significant objects in museums around the world that provide fascinating glimpses into the history, culture, practices, and literature of the biblical world.
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January 22-27, 2012
Program # 20341
Cost: $637 dbl $767 sgl
Six Women Artists with Mr. Kevin Costello
Discuss and explore the contribution of six women artists (Bourgeois, Kooning, Rothenberg, Horn, Neshat, and Mori) who advanced art in the 20th and 21st centuries. Explore their methodology, approach to poetic form and social criticism.
Whose Art is It Anyway? with Dr. Roberta Favis
Focus on the way artworks change meaning over time and how their ownership (both literal and conceptual) becomes a subject of controversy such as sculpture from the Parthenon, Picasso’s Guernica and Thomas Eakins’ The Gross Clinic.
The Spheres of the Soul: Art, Music and Literature with Mr. Kevin Costello
We will examine certain masterpieces of the western tradition in relation to other art forms of the same period to illustrate how the philosophy of an age is expressed in different media to get a better understanding of its people and culture.
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January 25-29, 2012
Program # 20361
Cost: $750 dbl $855 sgl
Zora Neale Hurston: Life, Works and the Zora! Festival of the Arts and Humanities
Learn why central Florida was the one spot on earth that felt like home to famed 20th-century folklorist, anthropologist and author Zora Neale Hurston. Best known for her seminal and controversial novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God” set in Eatonville, Fla., Hurston also included the city in many of her other works, including her essay “How It Feels to Be Colored Me” and her autobiography “Dust Tracks on a Road: An Autobiography.” You will also discover why for most of her life Hurston listed her age as 10 years younger than she actually was, how she became part of the Harlem Renaissance elite and why she died impoverished. At the Zora! Festival in Eatonville, enjoy food, visual arts, cultural performances and a Gospel service on Sunday.
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January 29-February 3, 2012
Program #20342
Cost: $553 dbl $683 sgl
Spiritual Responses to Suffering and Evil with Dr. Don Musser
Every spiritual path includes ideas and practices that seek to enable followers to cope with, understand, and even overcome tragedy, pain, anguish in the face of natural causes, human actions, and even invisible supernatural entities.
The Institution of the Sabbath and the 21st Century with Rabbi Merrill Shapiro
Too often read too quickly, a look at the descriptions of the Sabbath in the Biblical Books of Genesis and Exodus. Supporting documentation in the Books of the Prophets reveals the Sabbath to be a time delineated parallel to the things in our life.
Lucy, Uncle Miltie & Sid Caesar: Comics for the 50’s with Mr. David Robinson
In the early days of TV, these three very different comedians dominated the airwaves with their zany antics and brilliant humor. Reexamine some of their funniest moments and focus on their historical importance as television pioneers.
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February 5-10, 2012
Program # 20343
Cost: $553 dbl $683 sgl
American Musical Theater: Six Decades of Song with Mrs. Marilyn Jones
Through recordings, videos, and live performances enjoy the history of show tunes from the 1920s through the 1970s. Learn of the composers who showcased the stars and the songwriters who wrote those unforgettable tunes.
Now That’s Funny: Music to Make You Laugh with Dr. Earnest Murphy
Enjoy humorous and sometimes downright ridiculous situations that have been portrayed on Broadway, in opera, and in the movies. Watch singers, musicians and comedians in performances that were meant to be funny and some that were not. Have Fun!
The Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Mitchell Reddish
Through the use of slides, films and lectures investigate the amazing discovery of the scrolls, the history and practices of the community that produced them, the enduring legacy of these documents and the controversies surrounding them.
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February 12-17, 2012
Program # 20345
Cost: $553 dbl $683 sgl
Food for Thought and Thoughts about Food with Dr. Ellen Smith
Explore the origins, myths and realities of food and health, food on page and screen, old wives tales and Americas’ contributions. We will consider how food serves a literary and cinematic function as well as recent trends and obsessions.
The Bear and the Dragon: 100 Years of Upheaval with Mrs. Patricia Cowen
Russia and China were swept from Imperial control and Tzarist autocracy into Revolution, then Communist dictatorships, then into Capitalism and Freedom – Or is it back to autocracy? Contrast these new Superpowers as they move into the 21st Century.
Dirty Dames & Double Crosses: Movies of a Bygone Era with Mr. David Robinson
Classics such as “Double Indemnity”, “The Big Sleep”, & “Laura” reflected the feeling of cynicism & bleak fatalism at the end of WWII they created the tough, jaded anti-heroes & dangerous dames that appeared in print & on the big screen.
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February 19-24, 2012
Program # 20344
Cost: $553 dbl $683 sgl
Literacy and Numeracy in the Hebrew Scriptures with Rabbi Merrill Shappiro
How can we read ancient texts today through the eyes of ancient readers? What biases do we bring when examining biblical text? What did literacy mean to the characters of the Bible? Did 2+2=4 or something else to those who first read the sacred text?
The Novel(s) of Patrick O'Brian with Dr. Tom Farrell
Among popular late 20th century authors, Patrick O'Brian remains difficult to classify and perhaps fully appreciate.
We will look at his fiction from the 1950s, and then focus on the Aubrey-Maturin narratives that occupied the last 30 years of his life.
American Presidents: Heroes or Has Beens? with Dr. Mickey Croce
A survey of American Presidents from Roosevelt to G.W. Bush. Lively discussion on their decisions, successes and failures will make you an active participant. How were they perceived by the public, their colleagues and by those who wrote about them?
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February 26-March 2, 2012
Program #20346
Cost: $599 dbl $729 sgl
Millionaires, Merchandisers, & Murderers with Ms. Carol Grigas
Explore opulent settings of Florida like the Stetson Mansion and Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate, considered "more wonderful than any palace in Europe," and the notorious murder trial that exposed a darker side of that glittering era.
Ernest Hemingway: America’s writing Icon with Dr. Charles Bunting
Explore the career of one of America's most prestigious writers as you venture into such novels as The Old Man in the Sea and The Sun Also Rises as well as several short stories such as Indian Camp, The Killers and Hills like White Elephants.
Screwball! Romantic Comedies of the 1930’s with Mr. David Robinson
The 1930s provided many delightful comedies featuring romantic courtship among witty and attractive performers such as Clark Gable, Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. Revisit such classics as My Man Godfrey, The Lady Eve and Bringing Up Baby.
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March 11-16, 2012
Program #5924
Cost: $762 dbl $892 sgl
Take Us Out to the Ballgame! Spring Training with the Braves, Astros and Nationals
Whether you’re a devoted fan, live with the baseball-addicted, or just enjoy The Game, don’t miss Baseball Week with Road Scholars! Attend Major League Spring Training games — Braves, Astros, and Nationals. Meet and talk with players, coaches, and others as they share their lives and experiences. Stetson University’s Baseball Coach Pete Dunn, a former Big League player, has amazing access to past and present players and coaches not available to most fans. Hear from sports medicine experts on the mechanics of pitching and injuries and get to know Society for Baseball Research members who share the history they are attempting to save. Delve into baseball controversies, review rules, and discuss how The Game impacts American culture. As a special highlight, we’ll have a field trip to Disney’s Wide World of Sports and give away a Chipper Jones autographed baseball!
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March 18-23, 2012
Program #16531
Cost: $592dbl $722 sgl
Real Life CSI: Case Studies in Forensic Science
This is the real CSI with classes taught by active investigators and crime scene technicians. Forensics and crime scene investigation play an essential role in modern police work. Immerse yourself in the world of real life Crime Scene Investigators to better understand this challenging field and how it differs from popular TV and movie portrayals. Learn the methods used to aid in criminal investigations, such as securing, documenting and photographing a crime scene and procedures and processes for collecting, analyzing and preserving physical evidence. Apply what you've learned working on a mock crime scene and get your hands dirty as you try your skills at forensics science. On the lighter side, enjoy a dinner theater mystery performance.
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