History
The Emergence of LIncoln RCEGN-9028-C01
In 1854, Abraham Lincoln was an obscure Illinois politician and a member of the collapsing Whig party. In 1861, he was President of the United States. By 1865, he was the re-elected leader of the United States having led the country to victory in the Civil War and successfully amending the Constitution to eliminate slavery. This course will present what Lincoln said and wrote as he rose to prominence, campaigned for the presidency, and led the country to victory. Much of the class time will be spent reading and discussing his words (and some of the words of his rivals and opponents) to answer questions such as “Was Lincoln a racist?” and “Does he deserve the title of ‘Great Emancipator’?
The World with Russia at War RCEGN 9050 CPV1
A look at the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine as it stands four years in with focus on the powers involved and the world’s status as spectators.
WWII in Myth and History RCEGN 9051 C01
You will learn the major military and diplomatic events of the war and will also identify some of the most common myths. The campaigns in Europe, North Africa, the Pacific Ocean Area, and Asia will all receive attention, as will the major personalities of the belligerent nations.
The World’s Religions pt 2 RCEGN 9045 CPV1
(no class 3/17/26) 10:30 - 11:30am
You will learn the religions of the West (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), of the East (Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Shinto) as well as a discussion of how these religions relate to and influence one another.