2003 USN Evening Classes: Issues and Ideas

601 Good City Planning: Does Nashville Have What it Takes?
602 CLOSEDLaughter and Meaninglessness
603 Walking the Labyrinth: Seeking the Soul's Self
604 Buddhism and Christianity
605 The Teachings of the Buddhas
606 LaughterCancelled

601 Good City Planning: Does Nashville Have What It Takes?
MARK SCHIMMETI, design director of the Nashville Civic Design Center and Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Tennessee School of Architecture, will examine the development of Nashville from its late 18th century beginnings to today. He will discuss the plight of Nashville's downtown, the problem of suburban sprawl, and some success stories in the city's older urban neighborhoods. Learn what lies ahead for the city and what steps are important to bring Nashville into the realm of great urban places.
Date: Tues, Jan 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

602 Laughter and MeaninglessnessCLOSED
Join together for the rare and ridiculous experience of setting aside an hour to be with a small group of people for no reason at all but to have fun. WENDY KANTER, a licensed massage therapist, and SUSAN LEWIS, Ph.D, a child psychologist in private practice, return to lead the discussion in this popular class. Too rarely do we take the time to do nothing and simply be in the present moment. Take this chance to revel in meaninglessness. Come and have a cup of coffee or tea, and see what happens!
Date: Thurs, Jan 30, 7:00-8:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $20
Location: To Be Determined

603 Walking the Labyrinth: Seeking the Soul's Self
The labyrinth is a path of prayer, meditation, and discernment. In this class BATTLE BEASLEY, an Episcopal priest and Rector of St. Mark's in Antioch, will instruct you in several meditative practices and questions of discernment to help deepen your awareness of your spiritual life and work. As a Veriditas-trained labyrinth facilitator and founding member of The Labyrinth Society, he has been leading labyrinth workshops for eight years.
Date: Thurs, Feb 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

604 Buddhism and Christianity
Spend some time learning the similarities and differences between these religions from two fascinating teachers. CHARLES HAMBRICK, M.Div., MA, Ph.D. taught comparative Religions at Vanderbilt University for 15 years and is now Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University. WIN MYINT is founder-president of The Buddhist Temple and a professor of mathematics at Tennessee State University. Together they will focus on the lives of Gautoma Buddha and Jesus Christ, moral and ethical teachings, and some Buddhist and Christian parables.
Date: Tues, Feb 18; Tues, Feb 25; Tues, Mar 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
3 sessions
Course Fee: $40
Location: University School of Nashville

605 The Teachings of the Buddhas
In Buddhism, the goal is to acquire a special wisdom. Avoid evil, do good and purify the mind. Morality is an essential prerequisite for concentration which in turn promotes wisdom. WIN MYINT, founder-president of The Buddhist Temple and professor of mathematics at TSU, will examine some prescribed steps to acquire, develop and maintain morality.
Date: Thurs, Feb 20 and Thurs, Feb 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 2 sessions
Course Fee: $40
Location: University School of Nashville

606 LaughterCancelled
Why do we laugh? What makes things funny? What are the uses of laughter? Thinkers since the time of Aristotle have tried to answer these questions, and studies by contemporary philosophers and psychologists have added to our understanding (and disagreements!) about them. JOHN COMPTON has taught philosophy at Vanderbilt University since some time in the Middle Ages. He has recently developed an interest in much funnier things and has graciously agreed to facilitate this popular class again! Bring a favorite funny story or joke to class. The class will listen to these contributions, view Marx Brothers movie clips and assess how well the various theories of humor fare. A great evening.
Date: Tues, Feb 25, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

2003 USN Evening Classes
January 21 - March 11

Live & Learn:
Classes for the Nashville Community

Which One?
Try these!

2003 USN Evening Classes January 21 - March 11

Live & Learn: Classes for the Nashville Community

Which One? Try these!

2003 USN Evening Classes
January 21 - March 11

Live & Learn:
Classes for the Nashville Community

Which One?
Try these!