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Mark your calendar for spring semester! — Registration begins Jan. 5; classes start Feb. 2

EUROPE’S UNIQUE GIFT TO THE WORLD: THE UNIVERSITY (G527)

G – History

Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building) | February 2, 2026-March 2, 2026

Monday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

This is a hybrid course. One section meets on site at the location listed; and one section meets online only.

Universities developed slowly from the Middle Ages, changing through crises, ideas, charismatic teachers, scientific developments and educational methods. Some developed out of disciplines of study, while others came from disputes and schisms. Class discussion topics include qualifications of teachers; the rights of the students; the impact of the university on its location; humanism’s impact; and current discussions of academic freedom; and the status, role and purpose of today’s university.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Henn

HENN, KATHERINE — Ph.D. (with distinction), M.Phil., Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, Drew University; M.A., College of St. Elizabeth; B.A., summa cum laude, Seton Hall University. Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in medical ethics, history, philosophy and religion. (G257, G534, X258)

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