Construct Your Own Religion
Constance Parvey
Fri Jan 12, 19, Fri Feb 2, 04-05:30pm, TBA, (no class on 1/26)
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2001
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
If you were building your own religion, what would you want included in it? Would there be a god, and, if so, how would you describe your god, gods, or ultimate concerns? What central beliefs or ideas would you want emphasized? If these were your core ideas, how would you teach and express them in your own behavior? What rights or rituals would you have (e.g., in baseball, there's the "warm-up" or the "7th inning stretch")? Would you recruit others to join? If so, how? If not, why not? Class task: Develop a brochure that communicates the basics of your religion.
Contact: Constance Parvey, W11-035, x3-2325, lutheran@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Lutheran Chaplaincy
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Enchantments of Judaism: A Course for Christians (and Others)
Craig Abernethy
Tue Jan 9, 16, 07-08:15pm, 66-154
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
The purpose of the course is to convey an appreciation of the beauty, structure and historical background of Sabbath worship in Judaism. We will (1) briefly discuss the structure of Sabbath worship and listen to musical settings of Sabbath texts, and (2) do a Bible study on the topic: "Sacrifice: The Career of an Idea." The presenter is a second-year student in the Me'ah program at Hebrew College. This is not a missionary activity.
Web: http://www.angelfire.com/ma/khaver/ej.html
Contact: Craig Abernethy, 66-460, x8-0431, baptist@mit.edu
Sponsor: Craig W Abernethy, 66-460, 617 258-0431, baptist@mit.edu
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Ethics for Technology in an Ecological Millennium
Jason West
Tue, Thu, Jan 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 1, 03:30-05:00pm, 10-280
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 25 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Utopia or oblivion? Which is our future? Technology has changed our lives, but we are increasingly aware that not all technologies are good. In this class, we will explore our personal foundations for judging technologies (and build new ones), emphasizing the relationships between humans and nature, and "sustainable development". Class discussions plus outside readings (fun, I promise!).
Contact: Jason West, 54-1415, x3-3639, jwest@mit.edu
Sponsor: James J West, 54-918, jwest@mit.edu
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Graduate Shabbat Experience
Katie Tanzer
Fri Jan 26, 07-10:00pm, W. Dining Rm, Ashdwn
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Jan-2001
Single session event
Fee: 10.00 for Dinner cost
Experience Shabbat with MIT Graduate Hillel! Enjoy a relaxing, delicious dinner and stimulating conversation. Prepay by Wednesday, January 24, 12 pm to Karen Ross, W-11, 253-2982, hillelrsvp@mit.edu
Contact: Katie Tanzer, W-11, 253-2982, katie29@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
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Historic Background and Context of the New Testament
Kevin Ford
Fri Jan 12, 19, 26, 06-07:30pm, W20 West Lounge
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: None
A brief look at the world of first century Palestine and the events and people who shaped it, particularly the period from Alexander the Great to Herod the Great. The purpose is to become familiar with the historical and cultural setting which was common knowledge to the New Testament writers and thus enhance our understanding of the narratives of the life of Jesus.
Web: http://tba
Contact: Kevin Ford, W11-071, x2-1782, ivcf@mit.edu
Sponsor: Graduate Christian Fellowship
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Introduction to Islam
Suheil Laher MIT Muslim Chaplain
Tue Jan 16, Wed Jan 17, Thu Jan 18, 09-11:00am, 1-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
This class will introduce Islam to those who know little or nothing about it. The three sessions will cover basic practices and beliefs, economic, political, and social issues (including women's issues), and a video documentary.
Contact: Suheil Laher, (617) 443-1170, msa_imam@mit.edu
Sponsor: Muslim Chaplaincy
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Introduction to the Baha'i Faith
Brian Aull
Thu Feb 1, 07:30-09:00pm, 10-280
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
What if the world were one country, women and men were equal, and children were born without prejudice?
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitba/www/
Contact: Brian Aull, LIN LI-127, (781) 981-4674, aull@ll.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Bahai Association
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Islamic Doctrine
Suheil Laher
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, 2, 06-07:15pm, 1-132
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
6 Lectures with Q&A sessions. This series explains what Muslims believe. It is suitable both for non-Muslims who would like to gain insight into the subject, and for Muslims who wish to have a more detailed understanding and/or review. Major topics covered are: Reason in Islam, Sources of Doctrine, Islamic concept of God and His Attributes, Angels, Revealed Books, Prophets, Resurrection and the Hereafter, Destiny and Free Will.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/afs/athena.mit.edu/activity/m/mitmsa/www/NewSite/doctrine.htm
Contact: Suheil Laher, W11, (617) 448-6361, msa_imam@mit.edu
Sponsor: Muslim Chaplaincy
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Lecture Series on Gordon B. Hinkley, a Modern-Day Prophet
Clark Christian Institute Director
Tue, Thu, Jan 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 07-09:00pm, #4 Longfellow Park
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
A lecture series on the teachings of Gordon B. Hinkley, acting President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Hinkley is considered by members of the Church to be a living Prophet and Witness of Jesus Christ. The lecture series will discuss Hinkley's declarations on many modern issues (internet, pornography, the family, etc.) and the significance of a living Prophet in the world today.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/ldssa
Contact: Clark Christian, 547-6188
Sponsor: Latter-Day Saints Student Association
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Marriage Preparation
Ralph Burgess
Tue Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 07-09:00pm, 1-134
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
A presentation and discussion of marriage from the vantage point of Biblical teaching. Topics include marriage - its basis and definition; planning for marriage, roles, goals, responsibilities, sex, avoiding problems, eliminating chauvinism and debunking misquoted/misapplied scriptures. Arm yourself to avoid the 50 percent divorce statistic. Valuable also for those not yet seriously considering marriage. Request testimonials.
Contact: Ralph Burgess, NW17-161, x3-8121, ralph@ligo.mit.edu
Sponsor: Graduate Christian Fellowship
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Religion, Science, and Society
Brian Aull
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
A series of discussions on religion, its relationship with science, and its relevance to political life.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitba/www/
Contact: Brian Aull, Lin LI-127C, (781) 981-4676, aull@ll.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Bahai Association
What Does Physics Tell Us about God?
Safa Sadeghpour, Harvard Medical School
Speakers: Dr. Anne Davenport, Senior Fellow, Harvard Divinity School and Prof. Owen Gingerich, Astronomy/History of Science, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Thu Jan 11, 07:30-09:00pm, 35-225
Religion: A Force for Peace or Conflict in the World?
Shoa Ehsani
Prof. David Little, Harvard Divinity School, will be the speaker.
Thu Jan 18, 07:30-09:00pm, 35-225
What Role Do Religion and Spiritual Values Play in Public Life?
Prof. Richard Parker, Dr. John Woodall
Prof. Richard Parker, Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Dr. John Woodall, Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, will speak.
Thu Jan 25, 07:30-09:00pm, 35-225
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Rosh Hodesh: A Woman's Celebration of the New Moon
Addie Lewis , Rebecca Spangenthal
Wed Jan 24, 07-10:00pm, W-11, kosher kitchen
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: Enrollment limited to women
In Judaism, the new moon is an event associated with womanhood. Join women from MIT's Jewish community to bake challah, a traditional braided egg bread. Discuss Rosh Hodesh, the celebration of the new moon. Learn about different challah recipes and traditions around the world.
Contact: Addie Lewis, W-11, x3-2982, addie@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
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Shabbat 101--An Evening of Food, Fun, and Socializing
Leah Schmelzer
Fri Feb 2, 06-09:00pm, W-11 dining room
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Fee: 5.00 for Food costs
Experience a Shabbat evening with Hillel's Conservative Havurah. Start with a "beginner" worship service followed by a delicious dinner and fun program. Prepay by Wed, Jan 31 to Karen Ross.
Contact: Karen Ross, W-11, 253-2982, ksross@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
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Star Light, Star Bright
Addie Lewis , Garrett Barter
Sat Jan 20, 27, 07-11:00pm, W-11, SDR, includes a walk to BU
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
After locating three stars in the sky, celebrate the ritual of Havdallah to separate Shabbat from the rest of the week. Then, learn about the role of the moon and stars in Judaism. Finally, walk to Coits Observatory at BU to do some serious star gazing.
Rain date: Saturday, January 27
Contact: Addie Lewis, W-11, x3-2982, addie@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
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Symposium on Values: The Keys to a Meaningful Life
Swami Tyagananda, Chaplain and Student Counselor , Cyrus Mehta, Chaplain
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: All are welcome to these meetings.
Each talk will be followed by informal discussion and the guest speakers will be glad to take questions.
Contact: Cyrus Mehta, Chaplain, Vedanta Society, (617) 661-2011, mehta@cytel.com
Sponsor: Vedanta Society
Value of Values
Swami Tyagananda, Chaplain and Student Counselor, MIT
Fri Jan 12, 05:15-06:30pm, MIT Chapel
Values in Business
Doug Rauch, M.B.A., President, Trader Joe1s East
Fri Jan 19, 05:15-06:30pm, MIT Chapel
Values in Medicine
David August, M.D., Internist, Beth Israel Deaconess Health
Fri Jan 26, 05:15-06:30pm, MIT Chapel
Education, Science, and Human Values
V. Kumar Murty, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics, Toronto Uni
Fri Feb 2, 05:15-06:30pm, MIT Chapel
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