Weighing the Scales of Freedom: Communities in Conflict
| Dates: | February 13 - March 5, 2024 |
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| Meets: | Tu and Th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Location: | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
| Cost: | $75.00 |
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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2023-2024 OLLI at MSU Membership
Description
Nearly 250 years following the founding of the United States, there remains no consensus on what functioning "freedom" actually looks like. Universally desired yet simultaneously elusive and divisive, the contested concept generates social, cultural, economic and religious anxieties and conflicts. Together, we will examine historical efforts to fulfill our nation's founding ideal, the influence of contested freedom in the chaotic landscape of the present, and the possibilities for finding a future balance inclusive of and beneficial to all Americans.
Course Takeaways
The objective of this course is for participants to:
- Obtain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the contested concept of "freedom" in our nation and communities.
- Develop an informed framework for articulating a balanced and beneficial definition of freedom.
- Be able to talk about freedom personally and comfortably with friends, acquaintances and other persons of various persuasions.
Please note
This course meets on irregular dates. You will receive a reminder before each session for your convenience.
Scholarship
Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.
Meet the Instructor
| Fee: | $75.00 |
Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
2152 Graf St Bozeman, MT 59718http://www.hopebozeman.com/#/welcome/directions-to-hope
Bruce Gourley
Dr. Bruce Gourley is a historian, author and public speaker whose work encompasses a spectrum of U.S. history and a search for a deeper understanding of the complex American experience. His latest book is Historic Yellowstone National Park: The Stories Behind the World's First National Park. Teaching OLLI courses is among his favorite activities.| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 02/13/2024 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 4 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
| 02/20/2024 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 4 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
| 02/22/2024 | Thursday | 2 PM to 4 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
| 02/27/2024 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 4 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
| 02/29/2024 | Thursday | 2 PM to 4 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
| 03/05/2024 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 4 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |