Lifelong Learning

Led by Michael Hogan (MA, University of Pennsylvania)
Mondays, March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $75
Location: Bryn Athyn College, Swedenborg Library, Second Floor Seminar Room

In this course we will focus on five separate topics from the American Revolution. These will include an analysis of a significant military campaign of the Revolutionary War, the political and philosophical differences between the Colonies and Great Britain, the economic organization of the 18th century British Empire and other topics chosen by the instructor. There will be readings for each session which is organized along a lecture with discussion format.

Michael Hogan is currently an assistant circulation librarian at the Swedenborg Library of Bryn Athyn College. He holds an MA degree from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught part-time at Bryn Athyn College in the past.

Led by Rev. George McCurdy
Tuesdays, March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $75
Location: Bryn Athyn College, Doering Center, Room 118

"How can I become proficient in my independent study of the Word of the Lord?" Have you ever felt inadequate or even guilty about your past efforts? Well that will change for those who are willing to give scriptural study another chance. The Lord says He will "answer" the people, which means He promises to give influx, inspiration, perception, information and likewise mercy and aid to those who seek Him. This course will show you how to use the abundant research tools the New Church has to offer. Mastering them will make your life exciting, fun, and it will be a life changing experience.

Rev. McCurdy has nearly 50 years of pastoral experience. He has taught in the Bryn Athyn Church School, ANC Secondary Schools, Bryn Athyn College, and the Theological School. For the last six years he has been writing and publishing "study guides" on the Minor Prophets. Students who register will “sample” his latest work on Hosea so that they, too, can learn valuable systematical study skills that will help them find the spiritual treasures in the Word.

Led by Scott Daum (Director of New Church Education)
Wednesdays, March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $75
Location: Bryn Athyn College, Doering Center, Room 315

Winner of the National Book Award in 1940, How Green Was My Valley is Richard Llewellyn's classic novel of memory and the basis of John Ford's 1941 award winning film. As Huw Morgan, the story's narrator, is about to leave home forever, he reminisces about the golden days of his youth when South Wales prospered, when coal dust had not yet blackened the valley. Drawn simply and lovingly, with a crisp Welsh humor, Llewellyn's characters fight, love, laugh, cry and sing, creating an indelible portrait of a people that will live long in the reader's memory.

Scott Daum taught English at the ANC Secondary Schools for twenty years before becoming the Principal of the Boys School. Besides his family, he loves nothing more than to discuss a good book. Once you have registered for the course, you will receive a reading guide and discussion questions for the first class. Please purchase a book from your preferred book dealer.

Led by Lisa McQueen Knight (PA Academy of Fine Arts graduate)
Thursdays, March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $75
Location: ANC Secondary Schools, Fine Arts Building, Second Floor Studio

An introduction to some of the painting methods used by the old masters, including underpainting and glazes. Students purchase their own supplies from a list provided by the teacher.

Lisa is inspired by what she sees of the divine in nature and tries to give an idea of His infinite reach through the still life, landscape, and the portrait. She is grateful for the traditional philosophies and practices of the old masters she was taught in high school and at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. To learn more about her and see some of her impressive work, go to her website: www.lisamcqueenknight.com.

Led by Sylvia Cooper (Bryn Athyn College graduate)
Thursdays, March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Cost: $75
Location: Bryn Athyn Cathedral

This course is flower arranging for beginners. Learn the care of flowers and the mechanics for putting them together into bouquets and arrangements. You will take home a delightful creation of fresh flowers from every class. Includes instruction for wedding flowers.

After retiring from teaching at the Academy of the New Church, Sylvia opened a small flower business out of her home. In addition to doing more than 100 weddings, she taught Flower Arranging at the Upper Moreland Adult Evening School, plus various workshops in Bryn Athyn. She even decorated a fire engine!

Led by Austin Grant
Wednesdays, March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $75
Location: NewChurch LIVE Headquarters on Huntingdon Pike

Adobe After Effects is the Swiss army knife of post production, enabling the artist to do motion graphics and compositing. This course provides amateur video production enthusiasts the foundation to take their projects to the next level. Learn the user interface, motion graphics, visual effects, and compositing techniques. A comprehensive list of free online resources will be provided to allow the student to build on this foundation and continue to develop their skills.

Austin Grant is an Emmy nominated Motion Graphics Artist who has done work for the United Way, National Guard, PBS, and Lockheed Martin. He currently is working for NewChurch LIVE creating content for their Sunday services.