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June 10, 2008

Oakton Lecture Focuses on Religion

Learn about a variety of religions in Oakton Community College’s “Out of the Loop” summer lecture series. All sessions meet at Evanston Township High School, 1600 E. Dodge Ave., Evanston.

Religion: The Series (PHL E82-31) features presenters Ronald Miller, co-executive director of Common Ground; Douglas Gillette, co-founder of the Institute for World Spirituality; and the Rev. John Pawlikowski, professor of social ethics at the Catholic Theological Union. Three-session class meets 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, starting July 8. The series fee is $30. Individual lectures are $15 each.

The series starts July 8 with What Can Buddhism Teach Us? On July 15, explore the blending of Eastern and Western thought during the lecture, Multiculturalism and Mystery in Hellenistic Egypt. The series concludes July 17 with The New Interreligious Face of America: What It Means to National Identity.

For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/all, or call 847-982-9888, press 3.



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