Huntington U: The Bible as Literature, History, and Art
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens San Marino, CA
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Huntington U: The Bible as Literature, History, and Art
Wednesdays, March 15 - April 19, 2017 10 a.m. -12 p.m
Explore the Bible's impact on culture from the medieval period to the modern era in this six-week seminar, part of the Huntington U series. Lectures and discussions will cover topics such as illuminated manuscript Bibles, biblical drama on stage and in film, Victorian biblical illustration (and extra-illustration), and Biblical themes in literature. These topics will form the basis of our discussions as we consider the impact of the Bible on all aspects of culture: secular and popular, as well as religious. There will be weekly reading assignments from Professor Lori Anne Ferrell's "The Bible and the People" (Yale University Press, 2008) as well as close interactions with The Huntington's unparalleled collection of famous British and American Bibles.
Class is held in the Seaver Classroom in the Munger Research Center. Please check in with Huntington staff in the Munger Lobby.
Reading list will be sent via email upon registration.
WAIT LIST POLICY: If you would like to be put on a wait list please call 626-405-2128. You will receive a call back ONLY if there is an opening.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will be issued only if cancellation is made at least 5 days prior to the event. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event will not be refunded.
Location
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens (View)
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
United States
