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P r e f a c ef r o m t h e

caLLc u r r i c u L u m c o m m i t t e e

The members of the CALL curriculum committee are pleased to present this spring’s list of courses. We are encouraged by the continued growth and interest in our program. Many of you have been registering for multiple courses. Leisurely read through the entire catalog before making your final choices; we are confident you will find several topics of interest to you. Please note that we also have some classes in the DeVos Communications Center which provides very accessible parking. In Session I the four week classes begin a couple of weeks later to accommodate those who might be returning from warmer climates in early February. It has been our pleasure to serve all of you in the CALL organization.

Wally Bratt Kate MillerJudy Bredeweg Pete RyndersPaul Bremer Jeanette SprikRita Cunningham Kurt StiansenDon Huizinga Pat TigchelaarCorrine Kass Ray VanderWeele Don Lautenbach Gordon VanHarnArie Leegwater Pat Westveer

I wish to thank our staff members, Marjo Jordan and Sonja DeJong, for their support and encouragement in helping to make this a successful program. I also want to thank Pat Tigchelaar and Irene Bolthouse for proofreading the document and Gordon Kamps for his creativity in designing the catalog before it goes to print.

Uko Zylstra Curriculum Coordinator

3201 Burton St. SEGrand Rapids, MI49546Phone: 616-526-8777www.calvin.edu/call

Session I: February 9 - March 20Group 1

Courses Meeting on Tuesdays, February and March, at 1:30 p.m.1. All About the Puritans: Karin Maag2. West African Drumming Rhythms: Leah Ivory3. Living a Legacy: Cherie Grunske4. “Saying Nothing Until They See”: Poems of Robert Frost: David Huisman5. What Happens to Children Who Are Taken from Their Parents?: Jake Terpstra

Group 2Courses Meeting on Tuesdays, February and March, at 3:15 p.m.

6. Revisionist Threats to the World Order: Robert DeVries7. Biomedical Ethics at the Beginning of Life: Hessel (Bud) Bouma8. Reading the Bible in The Middle Ages: Frans van Liere9. About Baseball as a Liberal Art: Paul Nelson10. Using Your iPad 101: David DeVries and Meghan Haan11. Portrait Drawing: Rohullah Hassani12. War of Independence in the South: Charles Johnson13. Drama as Reader’s Theater: Henry Baron and Bob Meyering

Group 3Courses Meeting on Thursdays, February and March, at 1:30 p.m.

14. The Holocaust and Music: Benita Wolters-Fredlund15. Born to Trouble: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Gerard Fondse16. Free to Live Simply: Sherri Barr17. What’s so Funny? Exploring the Psychology of Humor: Paul Moes, Laura DeHaan, Don Tellinghuisen18. Tangle Away for Beginners: Marjorie Goosen19. Yoga for Health and Wellness: Andre Daly

Group 4Courses Meeting on Thursdays, February and March, at 3:15 p.m.

20. Better Your Body: Casey Lauf21. The Cantatas of J.S. Bach: Howard Slenk22. Creative Lettering: Bonnie Walker23. Living and Working with Muslims: Ruth Veltkamp24. Orthodoxy and Heresy in the Early Church: Young Kim25. How Authors Tell Their Stories: Megan Berglund

Session II March 23 – May 1Group 5

Courses Meeting on Tuesdays, March and April, at 1:30 p.m.26. Creating Memoir: Carol Rottman27. Epidemics and Their Impacts: Karin Maag 28. Dialogue on Climate Change: Craig James and Larry Molnar

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29. Social Security and Retirement Income Planning: Ron and Nancy Courser30. Islam: Origins and Expansion with Case Studies: Eric Sarwar & Barbara Hampton 31. Transforming Conflict into Opportunity: How to Lead Colossian Forums: Rob Barrett

Group 6Courses Meeting on Tuesdays, March and April, at 3:15 p.m.

32. Is deTocqueville’s America Ours?: Jim Bratt33. Saying “No” to Hitler: Wally Bratt34. C. S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity: the Remarkable Life of a Book: George Marsden 35. Love Lessons from the Song of Solomon: Dan Kroeze36. American Painting and Literature: Clarence Walhout37. Spinning/Cycling: Roy Zuidema38. Using Your iPad II: David DeVries and Meghan Haan

Group 7Courses Meeting on Thursdays, March and April, at 1:30 p.m.

39. Flannery O’Connor: Avis Hewitt40. Polishing the Golden Years: Beth Swagman41. RCA and CRC: Why and What Next?: Dick Harms42. An Introduction to Thomas Merton: Paul Milanowski43. The Earliest Christian Art and Architecture: Ken Bratt44. Gentle Yoga: Kelly Teegardin45. Spiritual Disciplines: Karen DeVos 46. Social Security and Medicare: Past, Present, and Possible Futures: George Monsma

Group 8Courses Meeting on Thursdays, March and April, at 3:15

47. Drawing with the Masters: Color, Texture, and Perspective: Natalie Boonstra- Bosscher48. The Beginning of the First World War – 1914: Ryan Noppen49. America’s Multicultural Literatures: Linda Naranjo-Huebl50. Emotional Well-Being in the Second Half of Life: Robert Ritzema51. Early Church Interpretations of the Genesis Creation Account: Arvin Vos52. Zentangle Advanced Experiences: Marjorie Goosen53. Latino Life in West Michigan: A Journey of Hope: Vicki Vermeer

Group 9Courses with Special Time and Place Arrangements

54. High Renaissance Art: Henry Luttikhuizen55. Filmmakers Under Censorship: Peggy Goetz56. The Great Lakes Watershed: Jim Muller57. The Books of the Apocrypha: Wilbert (Bill) Van Dyke58. Books and Authors “A” Section: Phyllis Van Andel, coordinator 59. Books and Authors “B” Section: Phyllis Van Andel, coordinator60. Learning the Basics of Microsoft Word and Excel: Jeni Hoekstra

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Course Offerings and Descriptions

Group #1 Courses Meeting on Tuesdays, February and March, at 1:30 p.m.

1-S2015 All About the Puritans 1:30-2:45 p.m., 4 Tuesdays, February 17, 24, March 10, 17 (Note dates) Room: Science Building 110

If you hear the word Puritan, do you have a mental image of a somber-looking man in black clothes with a big black hat? Come find out more about the history of the Puritans in England and in the new world, and learn about the ways in which these Christians’ worldview played an important role in shaping the society and faith of so many in the early modern era. This class

will be taught through lectures, videos, and discussion, and will cover the origins of Puritanism in both England and in New England, looking at the Puritans’ theology, worship, family life, and the challenges faced by the Puritans in their day.

Style: presentation and discussionKarin Maag, leader, is Director of the Meeter Center for Calvin Studies and a professor of History at Calvin College.

2-S2015 West Africa Drumming Rhythms 1:30-2:45 P.M. 6 Tuesdays, February 10 - March 17 Room: Covenant Fine Arts Center 135

Drumming, dancing and singing play a central role in West African village life. In this course you will learn djembe hand technique and multilayered traditional rhythms using the sangban, dununba, kenkeni, and shakeree. Each week will focus on a new rhythm and the song that is traditionally sung with that rhythm. Rhythms will be taught by rote in true West African fashion. Note: reading is not necessary, but rhythmic notation will be made available for those who would like it. No previous musical experience required.

Style: presentation and hands-on drummingLeah Ivory, leader, graduated from Calvin College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a concentration in piano performance. She is currently the Assistant Director of the Grand Rapids Symphony Youth Chorus and is the accompanist for all three choirs in that program. On a trip to West Africa in 2006, Leah got her first djembe and has been studying West African rhythms and dance ever since. She has studied with Ryan and Dori Edwards, Michael Taylor, and has taken classes with Master drummers Mamady Keita and Bolokada Conde. Leah was a performing member of both drum and dance with Badenya, a West African drum and dance ensemble. Currently, Leah drums and dances with Dunuya Drum and Dance and continues her study of West African dance with Kama Tai Mitchell and Heather Mitchell.

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3-S2015 Living a Legacy 1:30-2:45 p.m., 6 Tuesdays, February 10 - March 17 Room: Hiemenga Hall 331

We, as aunts, uncles, grandparents and mentors, have the unique ability to influence the lives of our younger generations. Many of us can immediately remember an adult whose care and concern made a profound impact in our life. How we share our time, interests, passions and values will be the focus of this class. We’ll touch on ways we can naturally cultivate interest in traditions, nature, family, friends, home, dining together, thankfulness, gratitude, joy, wonder, reading, laughter and giving. Benjamin Franklin said. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

Style: presentation, discussion and sharingCherie Grunske, leader, has a love of books and learning that took her from Children’s Librarian, to elementary teacher, to dining and entertainment store owner, to cooking and creative entertaining instructor. She has a passion for mentoring young people and enjoys sharing ideas and experiences with others.

4-S2015 “Saying Nothing Until They See”: Poems of Robert Frost 1:30-2:45 p.m., 5 Tuesdays: February 17 – March 17 Room: Hiemenga Hall 333

Popularly thought of as a rustic New England nature poet, Robert Frost was also a Stoic classicist who “barded” the academic world and discussed the Cold War with Nikita Kruschev. Did his verse “with its Virgilian serenity bring consolation to a suffering world,” as his Oxford D.LItt. citation states, or was he, as he confessed, “the author of several books against the world in general”? All of the above and more, the often elusive work of America’s foremost modern poet will be sampled and savored in its taciturn eloquence. The Poetry of Robert Frost: The Collected Poems (Holt ppbk.) is available in Calvin Campus Store. Other editions are acceptable.

Style: Reading, listening, discussion.David Huisman, leader, is a professor of English, emeritus, at Grand Valley State University

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5-S2015 What Happens to Children Who Are Taken from Their Parents? 3:15-4:30 P.M. 4 Tuesdays, February 24-March 17 Room: Hiemenga Hall 335

Child welfare services serve large numbers of American children. Over 200,000 children enter the system annually and leave about two years later. The services provided during that time are major factors that determine their future. The course will include history of the service and describe factors that caused it to be what it is, with emphasis on what can be done to improve it.

Style: presentation and discussionJake Terpstra, leader, is a social worker and spent over a half century in child welfare services. After serving as a caseworker in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, he administered the Washtenaw County juvenile detention facility, and then administered the state licensing division for licensing child welfare services. Following that he was appointed as a child welfare specialist for the U.S. Children’s Bureau, working with people of every state, especially in the areas of state licensing of child welfare services, residential group care, and family foster care. Among his publications is the book, Because Kids Are Worth it.

Group #2Courses Meeting on Tuesdays, February and March, at 3:15 p.m.

6-S2015 Revisionist Threats to the World Order from Radical Islamic Groups, Iran, Russia, and China 3:15-4:30 p.m., 5 Tuesdays: February 17 – March 17 Room: DeVos Communications 140

How states trade with each other, preserve the environment, protect human rights, control armaments and conflicts, and settle disputes over territory and resources are just some of the many issues that are determined by sets of global rules (mainly treaties) and institutions (for example, The UN, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization). Together, they make up what is called “the world order.” As the leading post-World War II power, the US, more than any other state, has shaped the world order that has emerged since the end of the War. This world order has not only served American interests well, but for the most part, the rest of the world too. It has been a boon to global economic growth,

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promoted democratization around the world, and helped contain and overcome the greatest threat to the world order—the Soviet Empire.Now the world order faces new threats, most notably from Radical Islamic Groups, Iran, Russia, and China. The threats from each party will be assessed in turn in the five sessions of the course, and three questions will be addressed in each case. 1. What are the nature and origins of the threats? 2. How serious are the threats to the world order, and to American interests, in particular? 3. What should the US do, and not do, to counter the threats?

Style: presentation and discussionRobert DeVries, leader, is a professor of political science, emeritus, at Calvin College.

7-S2015 Biomedical Ethics at the Beginning of Life 3:15-4:30 p.m., 6 Tuesdays: February 10– March 17 Room: Hiemenga Hall 331

Remarkable biomedical developments over the last four decades have raised a hot of ethical issues at the beginnings of life including avoiding procreation, assisting procreation, prenatal diagnoses, pregnancy termination, fetal surgery, and potential applications involving embryos, such as the use of embryonic stem cells as well as genetic engineering. This course will begin with a fascinating look at the biology of human procreation and gestational development and progress

to examine prevalent views on the moral status of the unborn. The course will build on the biomedical, philosophical and theological issues in exmaining the many biomedical interventions increasingly available today and the ethical issues surrounding them.

Session 1: Human Procreation, Development and Prenatal DiagnosesSession 2: Moral Status of the UnbornSession 3: Avoiding Procreation: Contraception, Emergency Contraception, Contraimplantation, Post-implantation AbortifacientsSession 4: Assisting Procreation: Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)Session 5: Pregnancy Termination or AbortionSession 6: Embryonic Stem Cells: Potential Applications and Alternative, and Genetic Engineering

Style: presentation and discussionHessel (Bud) Bouma III, leader, is a professor of biology at Calvin College. He has authored several articles and edited books on medical ethics.

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8-S2015 Reading the Bible in the Middle Ages 3:15-4:30 p.m., 5 Tuesdays: February 10 to March 10 Room: Hiemenga Hall 334

The Bible was arguably the most influential book in the Christian Middle Ages. It deeply influenced spiritual and intellectual life, popular devotion, historiography and theology, political structures, art, and architecture. Yet myths and misunderstandings abound about the role of the Bible in the Middle Ages: that biblical literacy was restricted only to a small group in society, the clergy: that the Bible was available only in Latin and not in any

language that the people actually spoke; and that medieval biblical interpretation was mainly concerned with allegory and should not be taken seriously. This course will address some of these myths and misunderstandings and explore the fundamental contribution the medieval period made to the formation of the Bible as a text at the heart of Christian self-understanding.

Session 1: What Bible were people reading?Session 2: Who was reading the Bible?Session 3: How were they reading the Bible?Session 4: In what language was the Bible?Session 5: How did people read and imagine what the Bible was saying?

Style: presentation and discussionFrans van Liere, leader, is a professor of history at Calvin College

9-S2015 About Baseball as a Liberal Art 3:15 – 4:30 p.m., 4 Tuesdays: February 24 – March 17 Room: DeVos Communicatons 170

This course will approach baseball, the “Great American Game,” from a whimsical perspective that sees baseball as a liberal art, and will incorporate the history of the game, anecdotes, myths surrounding the game, its larger-than-life figures, past and present developments, reasons for baseball’s fascination, and much more.

Course participants will be invited to contribute their own insights, memories, and experiences as fans. Both women and men are warmly welcome to join in.

1st Inning, February 24: Ancient History2nd Inning, March 3: Contemporary History3rd Inning, March 10: Great Artists and their Works4th Inning, March 17: Theological and Philosophical Reflections

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Style: presentation and discussionPaul Nelson, leader, is a former president of Aquinas College and a student of American history and culture as well as a baseball fan. He lives in the fond hope that the Tigers will have another good start for the new season as this course begins.

10-S2015 Using Your iPad 101 3:15-4:30 p.m., 4 Tuesdays: February 17 –March 10 Room: Hiemenga Hall 332

This course will cover the basics of iPad use. The class will teach the fundamentals of set-up, ease of access, and methods for daily use. The goal is to make the iPad work for you as you discover its potential uses. The course will offer in-class assistance to make sure the ideas of each lesson are grasped by every member of the class. Included Apps covered include

mail, settings, and parts of the “extra” App-folder. Those with basic experience with iPads might consider enrolling in iPads II (course # 38).

Style: presentation, discussion, hands-onDavid DeVries and Meghan Haan, leaders, are both a ‘whiz’ on the iPad and good at helping people become at ease in using the iPad. They are both first-year students at Calvin College.

11-S2015 Portrait Drawing 3:15-4:30 p.m., 6 Tuesdays: February 10 - March 17 Room: Spoelhof Center 204

This six week course will expose the students to the basics of portrait drawing. The pencil portraits will emphasize shading, proportion, and composition. The course is for beginners and intermediate students who want to improve their skills. Please bring pencils (4B, 2B, HB), a good eraser and at least 9x12 drawing paper. You may bring your own picture or use the instructor’s sample.

Style: demonstration with individual assistance during the drawing sessions.Rohullah Hassani, leader, spent almost sixteen years in a Pakistani refugee camp where he learned to draw and paint: eventually he taught drawing and painting to other students. In 2012 he and his mother were flown to New York so he could be awarded a UN- sponsored art prize for his work “Give Shelter to Every Existing Body”. His paintings are hung at Union High School and Kendall College where he has studied. He is proficient in oils, pencil, pastels, colored pencils and water colors and enjoys doing portraits, still lifes and also less representational and more politically interpretive works. 9

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12-S2015 War of Independence in the South 3:15 – 4:30 p.m., 5 Tuesdays, Feb 17 – March 17 Room: DeVos Communications 120

For many Americans, the War for Independence is fought and won in the Northern and Mid-Atlantic states. However, the war ranged from Canada to Florida, from the coast to the other side of the Appalachian Mountains. It was a true civil war. Nowhere was this point more true than in the Southern Colonies. For many scholars of the period, the American Revolution was won and lost in the

South. This class will examine why this all but forgotten theater was so crucial in deciding the outcome of American Independence.

Session 1: Southern Colonies, 1700- 1775Session 2: Rise to Independence: 1775- 1776Session 3: The Key to Victory: 1777-1778Session 4: An Ugly Struggle: 1779-1780Session 5: The World Turned Upside Down: 1781-1783

Style: presentation, discussion Charles Johnson, leader, is a living historian for the National Park Service and is a trained educator and local lecturer.

13-S2015 Drama as Reader’s Theater 3:15-4:30 P.M. 5 Tuesdays, February 17 – March 17 Room: Hiemenga Hall 333

Reading always entails interpretation. The imagination conjures up visual images of characters and places and actions. As these unfold, the reader sorts out their meaning.In a dramatic production which is performed in front of an audience, interpretation of the written script is presented through voice, gesture, movement, costume, sets, etc. In Reader’s Theater, participants use only vocal expression to convey meaning as an act of interpretation.

In this class we may use various forms of Reader’s Theater, none of which demands memorization or many of the other aspects of performance or staged drama. The emphasis will be on the pleasure of understanding and conveying the meaning of the play primarily through the dramatic use of voice.We will work in part with a beloved classic comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, as well as other material. Copies are available in the Campus Book Store.

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Style: presentation, drama participationHenry Baron and Bob Meyering, leaders. Henry Baron is professor of English, emeritus, at Calvin College. Bob Meyering is a former administrator for Academic Services at Calvin College.

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Courses Meeting on Thursdays, February and March, at 1:30 p.m.

14-S2015 The Holocaust and Music 1:30-2:45 p.m., 4 Thursdays: February 26 – March 19 Room: Covenant Fine Arts Center 252

This course will investigate music written, performed, and experienced during and after the Holocaust. The first two classes will focus on music as it was experienced in Nazi ghettos and concentration camps, where music functioned in both positive and negative ways. We will begin by examining how Holocaust victims used music as a tool for survival and humanization; we then will explore some of the disturbing ways in which music was used as a tool of torture and control by SS guards.The last two classes will consider musical works created by American Jews in response to the Holocaust. We will

first review a number of Yiddish versions of Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus which were sung by American Jews during the war as an allegory of events in Europe. In the final session we will look at how a musical memorial of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, written by Jewish-American composer Max Helfman (Di Naye Hagode), helped some American Jews mourn their lost brothers and sisters and the way this work expresses a proud Jewish identity.

Style: Lecture, listening to musical examples, discussionBenita Wolters-Fredlund, leader, is a professor of music at Calvin College

15-S2015 Born to Trouble: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 1:30–2:45 p.m., 4 Thursdays: February 12 – March 5 Room: Hiemenga Hall 331

Everyone seems to remember reading Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or at least having seen a movie version of the novel. The iconic image of a young boy

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and a black man floating lazily on a raft down the Mississippi River is imbedded in American folk lore. But, as is often the case, a good novel does so much more.One of the most contentious issues surrounding Mark Twain’s great novel is its repeated mistreatment. Hollywood has released numerous pastel movies loosely based on the narrative of the novel, but these films look like they were produced in a Hallmark card shop and most are nowhere near the truth of the novel. This sense of the narrative also gives rise to the novel being mistakenly presented to middle-school students as a pleasant tale, a harmless sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. On the other hand, Twain’s use of what is now deemed a pejorative word in reference to African-Americans (it appears over 200 times) is partially responsible for the novel’s title showing up on the American Library Association’s list of “100 Banned or Challenged books from 2000-2009”; Huck Finn is #14. In this class, we’ll give the novel its due, reading it carefully, examining Twain’s biting satirical wit, unearthing some surprising themes, and teasing out a thread or two that might challenge some of us. In the end, we might agree that this novel was intended only for the mature reader. Pick up any unabridged copy (copies are available in the Campus Book Store) and come to class prepared to be amused, delighted, and challenged. If possible, read Chapters 1-16 before our first class.

Style: presentation and discussionGerard Fondse, leader, taught high-school English for 24 years and was a member of the Calvin College English department for the last eight years of his career.

16-S2015 Simplify and Organize Your Life 1:30-2:45 p.m., 6 Thursdays: February 12 – March 19 Room: Hiemenga Hall 337

Would you like the clutter in your home to look different in just six weeks? How about simplifying your life while increasing your contentment? Would you like to have a system in place to manage all the bills and other paperwork that come through your house? Or to organize vital information you and your loved ones would need in the event of a crisis? In this class you’ll learn how to downsize and simplify your life. You’ll learn how employing simple routines can free up more of your valuable time to do the

things you really love. You’ll have a chance to take what you learn in class and apply it during the following week so that you can see tangible results. The final class will largely be devoted to discussing related issues of specific interest to you.

Style: presentation and discussionSherri Barr, leader, has a degree in education from the University of Nebraska. She is a professional organizer who owns and operates her own business, Simply Organized.

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17-S2015 What’s so Funny? Exploring the Psychology of Humor 1:30-2:45 p.m., 4 Thursdays: February 19 – March 12 Room: North Hall: 078

Why are some things funny? More importantly, why were human beings created with a sense of humor? What purpose does it serve? These and many other questions will be explored in this course. As it turns out, humor has been an area of considerable research interest over the past thirty years, and we are learning much about why we laugh, what purpose laughter and humor serve, and why there are individual differences in humor appreciation.

Specific topics will include the following:1) the “why, what, and how” of humor 2) humor in our lives and relationships 3) humor and health4) Christian perspectives on humor

We will have some serious discussions about humor—but yes, we will also laugh quite a bit!

Style: Presentation and discussionPaul Moes, Laura DeHaan, and Donald Tellinghuisen, leaders, are professors of psychology at Calvin College.

18-S2015 Tangle Away for Beginners 1:30-2:45 p.m., 5 Thursdays: February 19 – March 19 Room: Spoelhof Center 220

Discover your inner creativity with ZENTANGLE, an easy to learn method for creating beautiful designs using repetitive patterns. Prepare to be amazed with your success as you explore this simple, yet elegant, art form. This technique is considered a great outlet for visual journaling, no words necessary. It is affordable, portable, invigorating yet soothing, therapeutic and self-expressive, versatile, very cool and can be enjoyed by any

age. Please note an introductory supply fee of $15 is due at the first class, payable to the instructor. (Those with some experience with Zentangle might consider course # 52.)

Style: Presentation, discussion, video clips, hands-on individual work. Marjorie Goosen, leader, is a CZT teacher, trained in Rhode Island, Indiana and Michigan. A retired teacher and media specialist, she is a self-described life-long learner, exploring new roads and enjoying the by-ways of the journey very much.

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19-S2015 Yoga for Health and Wellness 1:30-2:45 p.m., 6 Thursdays: February 12 – March 19 Room: Hoogenboom Center 300

Each session of this course will explore and introduce a different aspect of wellness and the benefits of yoga: respiratory health, stamina, flexibility, strength, and stress reduction. Class sessions will begin with a 20-minute discussion of a health benefit, followed by a yoga practice to promote the development of that area. The yoga will be accessible to those at any fitness level. However,

a physician’s release for participation in physical activity is expected. A release form will be provided for registrants.

This course is designed for participants with little or no experience in Yoga.

Style: presentation and practiceAndre Daley, leader, has had extensive training in yoga and is a Certified Christian Yoga Teacher (CCYT). He has taught Healthy Habits Yoga at Calvin College and is pastor of Mosaic Life Church in Eastown, where he teaches two yoga classes per week.

Group #4 Courses Meeting on Thursdays, February and March, at 3:15 p.m.

20-S2015 Better Your Body 3:15-4:30 p.m., 4 Thursdays, February 26 – March 19 Room: DeVos Communications 170

The old saying use it or lose it is, unfortunately, true when it comes to our bodies. This interactive course will give you the information you need to safely increase strength, improve balance, build better bones, and avoid back pain.

• Bone health: Learn how to keep moving despite osteoporosis and osteoarthritis and how to protect your joints and stay limber.• Back pain: 60 to 80% of the population suffers from back pain. Learn exercises that will strengthen and stabilize your spine to prevent or ease back pain.• Biceps: People generally lose 1% of their muscle mass every year after age 40, but losing strength is not inevitable. This session will cover everything you need to know to start a safe strength training program.

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• Balance: Approximately 30% of adults 65 and over will fall each year. This session will demonstrate how to fine-tune your balance and avoid this common cause of injury in older adults.

Style: presentation, discussion and practiceCasey Lauf, DPT, leader, received his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine. Casey is a physical therapist with HomeCare of Holland Home and has particular expertise in geriatrics and manual therapy.

21-S2015 The Cantatas of J.S. Bach 3:15-4:30 p.m., 4 Thursdays, February 19 – March 12 Room: Covenant Fine Arts Center 255

This course takes a closer-than-usual look at the church cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach. In preparation for the Bach Week beginning March 15, 2015, we will examine and listen to various movements of at least two cantatas at each session. These rarely-heard masterpieces contain some of Bach’s most glorious and inspirational music. Bach’s Passions and B-minor Mass will also enter our discussion. We will examine the role of texts, liturgical function, instrumentation, thematic structure, and

musical symbolism in these works. The jewel in the crown of this course will be a CALL- sponsored concert of instrumental music drawn from the church cantatas of Bach (March 16 at 8:00 p.m. in the college chapel).

Session 1: The Early CantatasSession 2: Texts and Liturgical Function in the CantatasSession 3: The Use of Instruments in the CantatasSession 4: Musical Meaning in Cantata, Passion, and Mass

Style: Listening, presentation, discussionHoward Slenk, leader, is a professor of music, emeritus, at Calvin College

22-S2015 Creative Lettering (basics and beyond) 3:15-4:30 p.m., 6 Thursdays: February 12 – March 19 Room: DeVos Communications 160

In this course we will bring together the writing and drawing of letterforms by taking a formal script and re-creating it into a more contemporary style. This way of making letters can be applied to both lowercase and capitals. Whether you are traditional or like to get “out of the box,” come and join us. We will learn some color and design techniques for added excitement. There is no limit to the way we can make letters.

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Supply List : plain practice paper, several sheets of tracing paper and graph paper (optional; good for beginners); watercolor paper (for working in color), pencil (tech pencils #2 are good for keeping their point), eraser, ruler, fine or extra fine waterproof pen or marker, watercolor pencils and a watercolor set (I like “prang”). Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. 616-485-7791

Style: hands-onBonnie Walker, leader, specializes in custom designed art, hand-lettering and calligraphy for corporate, commercial, and private application

23-S2015 Living and Working with Muslims 3:15-4:30 p.m., 4 Thursdays, February 26 – March 19 Room: Hiemenga Hall 333

From a study of the life of Muhammed, we will find out why different kinds of Muslims—the peaceful and the violent-all claim to be following the example of the prophet Muhammed. We will then hear accounts of how both peaceful and violent Muslims have become followers of Jesus, overcome persecution, and formed churches living within Muslim communities. Then we will look at how we can come alongside churches in Muslim communities and work with them for the expansion of the Kingdom of Christ into still more Muslim communities and nations.

Session 1: How both peaceful and violent Islam both have roots in the life of Muhammed. We will be watching key scenes from The Message, a movie of the life of Muhammed endorsed by top Muslim religious leaders at Al Azhar University in Cairo. Two hours 57 minutes long, it is $10.00 and available on Amazon. It is recommended but not required that every student watch it before class begins. Session 2: How Islamic teaching sets Muslims up to long for blessings that only Jesus can fully deliver. Session 3: Patterns of how Muslims come to know Jesus and form communities of Jesus-followers within Muslim communities.Session 4: How we can help churches in Muslim communities grow strong and work toward the expansion of the Kingdom of Christ among other Muslim peoples.

Style: presentation, video clips, handouts, and discussionRuth Veltkamp, leader, is a missionary who has had 40 years of experience working in West Africa with different kinds of Muslims. She has taught missions and ministry among Muslims at West Africa Theological Seminary and written Taking the Good News to Muslims, a textbook used in theological education by extension. She is also one of the teachers for the Salaam Project of the CRCNA which aims to help churches connect in understanding and love with their Muslim neighbors.

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24-S2015 Orthodoxy and Heresy in the Early Church 3:15-4:30 p.m. 6 Thursdays, February 12 – March 19 Room: Hiemenga Hall 331

Most of us are familiar with the traditional narrative of church history that paints a picture of doctrinal and liturgical continuity. Heresy, then, is understood to be any deviation from the right beliefs and practices handed down generation after generation. Modern scholars, however, present a very different story and speak of diverse early “Christianities” rather than a singular, unified Christianity. This class will explore the different models of understanding church history, the beliefs and practices that

were determined to be heretical, and how we as contemporary Christians can learn from the developments of the past to deepen our faith and embrace our tradition(s). Style: presentation and discussionYoung Kim, leader, is professor of history and classics at Calvin College

25-S2015 How Authors Tell Their Stories 3:15-4:30 p.m, 4 Thursdays: February 12-March 5 Room: Hiemenga Hall 335

Many of us read literature for pleasure, relaxation or escape--or all three. But how often do we think about how the stories we read are being told--or how we might be manipulated as readers to think or feel about what we read? In this course we will read two novels, As I Lay Dying, by William Faulkner and Mr. Bridge,

by Evan S. Connell, along with short stories that will be handed out on the first day. These works tell stories in a variety of ways. We will discuss how these differing narrative strategies influence both reading and understanding. Please read through page 127 in As I Lay Dying before the first class. Books are available in the Campus Book Store.

Style: Reading and discussionMegan Berglund, leader, formerly taught in the English department and currently is Director of Foundation Relations and Grants at Calvin College.

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Group #5Courses Meeting on Tuesdays, March and April, at 1:30 p.m.

26-S2015 Creating Memoir 1:00–3:00 p.m., 6 Tuesdays: March 24 – April 28 (Please note time.) Room: Hiemenga Hall 314

Have you been thinking about writing the stories of your life? Or have your siblings, children, or grandchildren urged you to fill in the details of family legends? If so, please consider joining a small group of like-minded people, learning by writing weekly assignments or continuing an ongoing writing project.

Each two-hour session is run like a workshop that contains instruction, gentle critique of your work, and encouragement from other writers to continue writing your stories.

The class text is Writers in the Spirit: Inspiration for Christian Writers (FaithWalk), which was written by the instructor and is available at the Calvin Campus Store.

Style: Presentation, discussion, and in-class writingCarol Rottman, leader, is an experienced writer and educator.

27-S2015 Epidemics and Their Impacts 1:30–2:45 p.m., 3 Tuesdays: March 24 – April 7 (Please note dates) Room: Science Building 110

This three-week course will consider the causes and impacts of three major epidemics on human populations from the 14th century until today: the Black Death in the 1340s and 1350s, the influenza epidemic after World War I, and the current Ebola epidemic. We will examine the various approaches and reactions of government leaders, medical personnel, and clergy, and we will seek to understand the wider impact of

these diseases on society, the economy, politics, and faith. The course will feature illustrated lectures, short readings, discussions, and video clips.

Style: presentation and discussionKarin Maag, leader, is Director of the Meeter Center for Calvin Studies and a professor of history at Calvin College.

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28-S2015 Dialogue on Climate Change 1:30-2:45 p.m. 6 Tuesdays, March 24-April 28 Room: Bytwerk Theatre (lower level of the DeVos Communications Center)

This course will feature a dialogue between an instructor who is skeptical that increasing greenhouse gases cause climate change (Craig James) and one who is convinced they do (Larry Molnar). The two instructors will alternate presenting the weekly sessions. They will attend each other’s sessions and can use the beginning of their session to critique the other person’s presentation. The intent is to spur creative and critical thinking through dialoging on this topic.

Session 1: C. James: The role of carbon dioxide in climate change. Is it a control knob for possible catastrophic climate change?Session 2: L. Molnar: Why do we think anthropogenic climate change is occurring? (A presentation of the essential line of reasoning.)Session 3: C. James: The problems with the computer models and their forecasts of climate change. Are they reliable? Have the forecasts been accurate?Session 4: L. Molnar: L. Molnar: Why should we care? (A presentation of the range of impacts, distinguishing what has already happened from long term prospects, and distinguishing high likelihood from speculative.)Session 5: C. James: Has there been an increase in extreme weather due to warming?Session 6: L. Molnar: What can be done about climate change? (A survey of some of the actions that are in place or proposed, with consideration of the costs and benefits.)

Style: Presentation and discussionCraig James and Larry Molnar, leaders. Craig James was chief meteorologist for WOOD-TV until his retirement in 2008. He is a Centennial Fellow of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State and a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. Larry Molnar is a professor of physics and astronomy at Calvin College

29-S2015 Social Security and Retirement Income Planning 1:30-2:45 p.m., 5 Tuesdays: March 24 – April 21 Room: Hiemenga Hall 333

Due to recent tax law changes, an uncertain future for Social Security, and the shift toward employee-directed retirement plans, the need for sound financial strategies has never been greater. In straightforward language, this class explains time-tested strategies that help you make informed financial decisions. Whether your objective is to build a nest egg, protect your assets, or preserve your lifestyle throughout

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retirement, this course helps you plan your future with confidence.By attending this class, you learn about the many ways to save for retirement as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each. You discover how to save money on taxes, manage investment risks, and protect your assets from potential long-term health care expenses. Above all, this course shows you how to assess your financial situation and develop a personalized plan to achieve your retirement goals.

Style: Presentation and discussionRon and Nancy Courser, co-leaders. Ron Courser is the president of Ron Courser & Associates and a Certified Financial Planner® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is an active member of the Financial Educators Network, the Ed Slott Elite Advisory Group, and the HS Dent Advisors Network. Nancy Courser has been a licensed life and health insurance advisor since 2005, having earned two professional designations: Certified in Long Term Care (CLTC) and Chartered Senior Financial Planner (CSFP).Securities offered through Kalos Capital, Inc., and Investment Advisory Services offered through Kalos Management, Inc., both at 11525 Park Woods Circle, Alpharetta, Georgia, 30005, (678) 356-1100. Ron Courser & Associates is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Kalos Capital, Inc., or Kalos Management, Inc.

30-S2015 Islam: Origins and Expansion with Case Studies 1:30-2:45 p.m. 6 Tuesdays, March 24 – April 28 Room: North Hall 078

This course will highlight the nature and mission of Islam in the post-modern world and help us understand why Islam is presented as a peaceful and tolerant religion by Muslims in the western world. Is it a religion of peace or is it a path of power to religious-political states? Did Islam expand by

invasions or by preaching? What is the status of non-Muslims under the law of Islamic Sharia? All Muslims are not terrorists, but why are most terrorists Muslims? Was Muhammad really a prophet or was he a politician? What are major theological differences between Islam and Christianity? Is Umma (Islamic nations) really a unifying factor for Muslims in the world? Are Islam and Christianity from the same origin and heading toward same kingdom? How does this knowledge shape our interactions with Muslims we know?

Reading assignments will come from handouts provided by the instructors. Session 1: Mohammed’s lifeSession 2: Expansion during Mohammed’s life and soon after his deathSession 3: Is Islam peaceful? Dar-ul–Islam (The House of Islam) and Dar–ul–Harab (The House of War): the theological underpinnings of expansionSession 4: Case study: Medieval SpainSession 5: Case study: Pakistan, from Islamization to Blasphemization Session 6: Case study: The United States

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Style: Presentation and Discussion Eric Sarwar and Barbara Hampton, leaders. Eric Sarwar has been a pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan since 2003. He holds an M.A. in Islamic History from the University of Karachi and is involved with a Muslim Sufi Shrine for Inter-faith Dialogue and Religious Harmony in Pakistan. Currently, he is enrolled in Calvin Seminary for a Th.M in Worship. Barbara Hampton has presented courses to CALL in the recent past on Muslim fiction, comparative textual study of the Bible and the Qur’an, and conversion. She is the author of Reading Scripture Together: A Comparative Qur’an and Bible Study Guide self-published through amazon.com.

31-S2015 Transforming Conflict into Opportunity: How to Lead Colossian Forums 1:30-2:45 p.m. 6 Tuesdays, March 24 – April 28 Room: Hiemenga Hall 331

Christians face many deeply troubling issues in our churches. We often respond either by fighting and dividing or by avoiding the issues through silence and tolerance. There is a better way. What happens if we change our goal from resolving the problems to loving God and one another while we work on them together? Colossian Forums gather Christians to engage challenging issues in worship, transforming anger and fear into opportunities for Christian formation. This course will teach you how to lead Colossian Forums in your own Christian communities. Class members

will be invited to gather a small group of their own to practice this approach as we encourage one another through this challenging work.

Session 1: Conflict as OpportunitySession 2: Leading a Listening ForumSession 3: Regulating DistressSession 4: Self-Awareness in ConflictSession 5: Engaging FearSession 6: Leading a Topical Forum

Style: presentation, discussion, and practiceRob Barrett, leader, is Director of Forums & Scholarship for The Colossian Forum. He has PhDs both in Applied Physics from Stanford University and Theology from Durham University in England. He worked as a research scientist at IBM for over ten years, as a professor of Old Testament and Hebrew in England, and most recently as a postdoctoral researcher of Old Testament in Göttingen, Germany. His varied background is unified by his longstanding interest in the intersection of faith, Bible, science/technology, and culture.

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Group #6 Courses Meeting on Tuesdays, March and April, at 3:15 p.m.

32 – S2015 Is deTocqueville’s America Ours? 3:15-4:30 p.m., 6 Tuesdays, March 24 – April 28 Room: Hiemenga Hall 331

After touring the young United States in the early 1830s, the French aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville wrote one of the classic accounts of American life and character, Democracy in America. In this class we will read excerpts from that book on such topics as politics, religion, race, and the arts to see (1) what impressed De Tocqueville about America, for better or worse, and (2) the extent to which the country has – or has not – changed since his time. Think of this class as your own tour of “America, then and now.” Copies of the de Tocqueville text are available at the

Calvin Campus Store.

Style: Presentation and discussionJim Bratt, leader, is a professor of history at Calvin College.

33-S2015 Saying ”No” to Hitler 3:15-4:30 p.m., 6 Tuesdays, March 24 – April 28 Room: Hiemenga Hall 333

Not all Germans fell “hook, line, and sinker” for Hitler, even in his heyday. A large number of heroic figures, among them Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Pastor Paul Schneider, and Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, paid for their opposition with their lives. Others said “no” in less obvious ways and sometimes lived to tell it. Some forms of public resistance took considerable courage, while others’ acts of defiance were less risky and more private in nature.

Using films, video clips, and short readings, this course will explore and discuss the variety of ways in which a significant number of Germans expressed their opposition to Hitler. A recommended paperback is the recently published Not I: Memoirs of a German Childhood, by Joachim Fest, which is available in the Calvin Campus Store. Those wishing to explore the topic a bit more deeply may wish to consult the short (150 pages) and very readable The Meaning of Hitler, by Sebastian Haffner.

Style: Reading, viewing, discussionWally Bratt, leader, is a professor of German, emeritus, at Calvin College

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34-S2015 C. S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity: the Remarkable Life of a Book 1:30-2:45, 4 Tuesdays, March 24, April 7, 14, 21 (note dates) Room: Hiemenga Hall 335

Mere Christianity is one of the most widely read Christian books. Since 2001 it has sold well over three million copies in English alone. Yet it was not planned to be a book: it originated as four separate sets of radio broadcasts on the BBC during World War II. This course will consider the dramatic wartime setting of the original talks, Lewis’s background, conversion, and other writings, and the essential features of Mere Christianity. It will also deal with reception of the book and how it came to be a Christian classic. Especially important will be the

intriguing question of what gives this book its lasting vitality. What qualities of Lewis in relation to his subject make this book live on?

Style: presentation and discussionGeorge Marsden, leaderGeorge Marsden, a former Calvin professor and The Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, emeritus, University of Notre Dame, is working on a book on Mere Christianity for the “Lives of Great Religious Books” series of Princeton University Press.

35-S2015 Love Lessons from the Song of Solomon 3:15-4:30 p.m., 4 Tuesdays: March 24 – April 14 Room: DeVos Communications 170

The Old Testament book Song of Solomon expresses God’s desire and purpose for Christian marriage. One man and one woman become one in every aspect of their relationship, with Christ at the center and present with them always. They share the joys and trials of life together; they worship and serve the Lord together. In this way they bring delight to the heart of God and receive the blessing of God’s shalom. This book reveals more of

the joy, beauty and sacredness of marriage than any other book in the Bible. It is one of the oldest books in the Old Testament and, therefore, contains some of the first and most foundational lessons for the marriage relationship. The Song of Solomon vividly and brightly tells us how the bridegroom and the bride rejoice over each other and delight in each other. God inspired the captivating Song of Solomon to bless the lives of every man and woman regardless of their age or upbringing by teaching them how to find true love, enjoy a lifelong sexual partner, and build a successful marriage. Sexuality originated in the mind of God, so it should come as no surprise to us that God has much to say about romantic love. In the Song of Solomon God has given us a divine manual on romantic relationships, taking us from the initial

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attraction between a couple through courtship, deepening intimacy and marriage. What are God’s love lessons from the Song of Solomon? This course will examine four lessons that reveal God’s heart for marriage.

Style: presentation and discussionDaniel Kroeze, leader, is professor of biblical studies at Kuyper College. The Dead Sea Scrolls was part of his doctoral research at the University of Wisconsin. He is ordained in the RCA and currently serving as the Teaching Pastor at Newhall Community Church in Wyoming.

36-S2015 American Painting and Literature 3:15-4:30 p.m., 5 Tuesdays: March 24 – April 21 Room: Hiemenga Hall 337

This is the second in a series of courses taking a historical trip through the artistic landscape of America. We will examine the developments in painting and literature during the middle decades of the 19th century. We will also relate these sister arts to social and cultural developments in American life. The course includes many examples of the paintings and illustrative excerpts from literary works. The first segment of this series is not a prerequisite for this course.

Style: presentation and discussion.Clare Walhout, leader, is professor of English, emeritus, at Calvin College. His specialty is American literature and his special interest is American painting.

37-S2015 Cycling/Spinning 3:15-4:30 p.m., 6 Tuesdays: March 24 – April 28 Room: Fieldhouse, Hoogenboom Center 121

Do you enjoy biking? Avoid potholes and bad weather and join others as we pedal our way to health in this CALL indoor cycling class. Each class is a musical biking journey with a variety of speeds and resistances. No biking experience is necessary. All fitness levels are welcome! To help make this a safe experience

for everyone, please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day of class to complete a health history questionnaire. Style: exercise on spinning bikesRoy Zuidema, leader, is Director of Campus Wellness at Calvin College

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38-S2015 Using Your iPad 102 3:15-4:30 p.m., 4 Tuesdays: March 24 – April 14 Room: Hiemenga Hall 332

This course will assume the basics of iPads 101 (course # 10) and will develop more specific skills. The plan is to instruct the class on how to use iPads for certain tasks. Topics will include web surfing, video watching, word processing, and other class desired skills to help participants become more proficient in using their iPad.

Style: presentation, discussion, hands-onDavid DeVries and Meghan Haan, leaders, are both a ‘whiz’ on the

iPad and good at helping people become at ease in using the iPad. They are both first-year students at Calvin College.

Group #7 Courses Meeting on Thursdays, March and April, at 1:30 p.m.

39-S2015 Flannery O’Connor 1:30-2:45 p.m., 6 Thursdays, March 26 - April 30 Room: Hiemenga Hall 333

When Flannery O’Connor died in 1964, the Trappist monk Thomas Merton wrote that he would not compare her with such good writers as Hemingway, Porter and Sartre but rather with “someone like Sophocles.... I write her name with honor, for all the truth and all the craft with which she shows man’s fall and his dishonor.” This Georgia genius vividly, often violently, portrays ultimate reality with a Southern accent. She produced two collections of short stories and two novels during her

fifteen-year writing career, as well as a collection of essays, most of which began as talks for college appearances and literary societies, and her letters, honored by the National Book Critics Circle in 1979. We will read the nineteen stories from her two collections: A Good Man Is Hard to Find and Other Stories (1955) and Everything That Rises Must Converge (1965); a rich selection of her letters; two of her signature essays; and her second novel, The Violent Bear It Away (1960). The book for the course will be the Library of America volume, Flannery O’Connor: Collected Works (1988) which is available in the Campus Book Store.

Style: presentation and discussionAvis Hewitt, leader, is a professor of English at Grand Valley State University. She co-edited Flannery O’Connor in the Age of Terrorism: Essays on Violence and Grace (University of Tennessee Press, 2010). She teaches American literature survey courses, Studies in Fiction, The Short Story, and Women Writers of the Cold War.

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40-S2015 Polishing the Golden Years 1:30-2:45 p.m., 5 Thursdays, March 26 - April 23 Room: Hiemenga Hall 335

In this course attendees will learn about various aspects of Elder Law including estate planning, government programs for the elderly, and elder abuse.Session 1: Stewardship and Estate Planning – values and valuables. A discussion of the values that govern the distribution of the wealth God has given us.

Session 2: Estate planning – the power of paper. Learn about the documents that comprise an estate plan and what those documents can and cannot do for you. Session 3: Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, Med-i-what? Learn about government insurance and long term care programs that impact the elderly. Session 4: Vulnerable Person Abuse. This session will focus on the abuse of elderly people, referred to as Vulnerable Abuse in Michigan. Review the types of abuse, reporting issues and requirements, responding to victims, offenders, and family members. Learn about financial exploitation, financial scams, internet scams, banking issues, and other ways elderly persons are robbed of their money and their financial security.Session 5: End of Life – when dignity matters. This session will focus on dementia, long term care facilities, hospice, and end of life care.

Style: presentation and discussionBeth A. Swagman, leader, has a BA degree from Calvin College, MSW degree (UoM) and a JD degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She has been employed as a social worker at Henry Ford Hospital and Bethany Christian Services. She also served as Director of Safe Church Ministry for the CRCNA. She is presently self-employed as Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney.

41-S2015 RCA and CRC: Why and What Next? 1:30-2:45 p.m., 4 Tuesdays: March 26 – April 16 Room: Science Building 110

Four reasons were given in 1857 when the CRC left the RCA. Since then much has been made of those four reasons. But were those the only reasons? Using multi-media presentations this class will examined the many dynamics that were part of this church split. Topics include the history of the RCA, the religious background of the immigrants of the 1840s, and the tensions

in Midwest 1850-1860 among the Reformed. The result was two denominations officially at odds in subtle and blatant ways, yet often working together in ways

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that did not involve formal worship. Recently even worshipping together has been possible. The class will conclude with a look into the paths the two denominations are following.

Session 1: The RCA, 1628-1850Session 2: Secession in the Netherlands and Emigration to West Michigan, 1815-1850Session 3: Secession in West Michigan, 1850-1885 Session 4: Two denominations, Hindering and Cooperating, 1865-

Style: presentation and discussionDick Harms, leader, is an historian and Curator of Archives at Calvin College

42-S2015 An Introduction to Thomas Merton 1:30-2:45 p.m., 4 Thursdays: April 9 – April 30 (please note dates) Room: Hiemenga Hall 331

Thomas Merton (Father Louis), a Trappist Monk of the Abby of Gethsemani, KY., was a prolific author, poet, artist and diarist. He wrote and published books and articles on a wide variety of subjects both sacred and secular, Christian and of other religious faiths, war and peace, racial and social justice. Merton also carried on a voluminous correspondence with many of the most influential people of his day. Since his tragic and untimely death in 1968, his writings have inspired thousands of books, articles, retreats, conferences and seminars all over the world. Merton’s own religious conversion became headline news through his N.Y. Times best seller Seven

Storey Mountain. His books on Christian spirituality led many to appreciate and practice Christian meditation and contemplation, until then considered the domain of a very few religious and contemplatives. Merton also played a significant part in the Second Vatican Council reformation of the Catholic Church; including monastic and religious reform, ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue, the role of the laity, and many of the most vital issues of the Church in the modern world. Handouts will be given to course participants, who also might like to read the instructor’s favorite work by Merton, Faith and Violence.

Style: Presentation and discussionPaul Milanowski, leader, is a retired Roman Catholic priest whose thought and parish ministry have been heavily influenced by the writings of Thomas Merton.

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43-S2015 The Earliest Christian Art and Architecture 1:30-2:45 p.m., 4 Thursdays: March 26 – April 16 Room: Hiemenga Hall 337

Why has no distinctively Christian art been found from the first 150 years of church history, and what are its typical themes when it does emerge around A.D. 200?

Drawing on archeological evidence from the Christian catacombs of Rome and elsewhere, this class will explore the origins, characteristics, and development of Christian art and architecture from its first appearance to the reign of Constantine, who legalized the Christian religion in 313. The four sessions will focus on these topics:

Session 1 – “The Invisible God:” The Christian Church from A.D. 50-200Session 2 - Art in the Earliest Christian Catacombs of RomeSession 3 – From House Church to Basilica: The Earliest Christian ArchitectureSession 4 - The Emperor Constantine: Imperial Christian Art & Architecture

Style: presentation and discussionKen Bratt, leader, is a professor of classics, emeritus, at Calvin College

44-S2015 Gentle Yoga 1:00-2:15 p.m., 6 Thursdays, March 26 – April 30 (note time) Room: Fieldhouse, Hoogenboom Center 300

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that benefits the whole body. These benefits include stress reduction, enhanced mood, improved balance, increased strength, and greater flexibility. This course will focus on moving the body with the breath, and teach each student poses that will help them develop strength and balance as they age. The instructor’s goal is to make each student feel comfortable, have

fun, and to have each student leave each class with an improved state of mind, body, and spirit. Students should dress in comfortable clothing that will allow them to stretch and move. Yoga is traditionally practiced with bare feet, no special shoes or socks required. Yoga mats and supportive props will be provided. Please feel free to email Kelly with any questions at kellyteegardin@gmail.com

Style: instruction and active participationKelly Teegardin, leader, is an RYT 200 hour trained yoga instructor and has been a practitioner of Hatha Yoga for 13 years. Her teaching focus is on body alignment and safety while encouraging students to move deeply into each pose. Kelly is passionate about passing on the beneficial gifts of yoga to her students.

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45-S2015 Spiritual Disciplines 1:30-2:45 p.m., 4 Thursdays: March 26 – April 16 Room: Hiemenga Hall 336

We all know that to be physically fit we need to exercise certain disciplines related to how we eat, what exercise we take, how much we sleep. Spiritual fitness too demands that we use certain disciplines to “keep in shape.” Some of these, we are very familiar with, such as church going and Bible reading. Other disciplines we use less often and are less familiar with. Come and discover whether there might be a new practice or two that would contribute to your

spiritual “fitness.” The class will explore Lectio Divina, Centering Prayer, Spiritual Direction, and other possibilities.

Style: presentation and discussionKaren DeVos, leader, has taught English at Calvin College, worked in management at the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, and done management consulting for businesses. In her retirement she has studied with the Dominican Sisters at Marywood and served as a Spiritual Director.

46-S2015 Social Security and Medicare: Past, Present, and Possible Futures 1:30-2:45 p.m., 5 Thursdays: Mar 26-April 23 Room: Hiemenga Hall 332

The law establishing the Social Security system was passed 80 years ago and that establishing Medicare 50 years ago. Since then they have become major supports for senior citizens and others. But now both systems face increasing financial difficulties, and there are questions about whether the programs can continue to provide the promised benefits. This course will consider the rationales for such social insurance programs; the

history of these programs; their effects; their current situation, including the reasons for their financial difficulties; and possible ways to deal with the financial problems facing them.

Style: Presentation, questions, and discussion. George Monsma, leader, is professor of economics, emeritus, at Calvin College

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Group #8Courses Meeting on Thursdays, March and April, at 3:15 p.m.

47-S2015 Drawing with the Masters: Color, Texture, and Perspective 3:15-4:30 p.m., 6 Thursdays: Mar 26-April 30 Room: Spoelhof Center 318

The Renaissance masters perfected realism. We will draw and take our inspiration from them by analyzing basic shapes from one- and two-point perspective as they appear in their works. The primary emphasis in this class is on various color schemes and texture. Please take the materials of your choice, including pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, or water colors, but drawing tablets should be no smaller than 11 X14 inches. Beginners as well as advanced students are welcome. You are invited to direct any questions about this course to the instructor, Natalie Boonstra-Bosscher, at either 616-245-0953 or nataliebosscher@gmail.com.

Style: presentation and hands-onNatalie Boonstra-Bosscher, leader, is an experienced art educator who taught primarily in the Chicago area, and has developed a unique strategy for teaching realistic drawing.

48-S2015 The Beginning of the First World War - 1914 3:15-4:30 p.m., 5 Thursdays: March 26 – April 23 Room: Science Building 110

One hundred years ago Europe ruled three-quarters of the world, China was mish-mash of fiefdoms ruled by warlords, the North and South Poles had only recently been discovered, and the United States maintained an army that was smaller than that of Portugal’s. It was an age

of empires, dreadnoughts, kings, kaisers, sultans, and czars – and then it all collapsed. The First World War shattered the last vestiges of traditions dating from the medieval world as Europe imploded. When the dust settled, the world had entered a new age, driven by new movements – democracy, communism, socialism, fascism, terrorism, anarchism, anti-colonialism. And after a twenty-year breathing spell, the problems that were unresolved in the First World War came to a head in the Second World War, only to be followed by the Cold War and the still-being-shaped Post-Cold-War world. The world forged in the fires of the First World War is the world we live in, and many

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of its problems as well as its technological and societal advancements are directly tied to the conflict of 1914-1918.This course will look at the origins of and the events leading up to the First World War as well as the first battles that took place on the Western Front, Eastern Front, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the South Pacific in 1914. This is meant to be the start of a series of courses which will take an in-depth look at all fronts throughout the years of the war and its immediate aftermath, similar to the long-running series of courses on the Second World War taught by veteran CALL instructor, Ryan Noppen. Style: presentation, slides, videos, and discussionRyan Noppen, leader, is program coordinator for the Meeter Center at Calvin College and an aviation analyst and author.

49-S2015 America’s Multicultural Literatures 3:15-4:30 p.m., 6 Thursdays: Mar 26-April 30 Room: Hiemenga Hall 335

The literature of American ethnic subcultures has immeasurably enriched American literature and culture in general. We will read novels from each of the four most established ethnic literatures—African American, Latino, Native American, and Asian American—to learn more about the experiences of individuals in these subcultures and to celebrate the multiculturalism that has become integral to our American identity.

Authors will include Toni Morrison, Rudolfo Anaya, Louise Erdrich, and Maxine Hong Kingston. Classes will be primarily discussion and lecture (providing cultural-historical contexts).

Style: presentation and discussionLinda Naranjo-Huebl, leader, is a professor of English at Calvin College

50-S2015 Emotional Well-Being in the Second Half of Life 3:15-4:30 p.m., 5 Thursdays: Mar 26-April 23 Room: DeVos Communications 160

This course will consider the foundations of emotional well-being and the practices and social environments that foster such well-being from age 40 to the end of life. We will consider the nature of emotional well-being in mid and late adulthood, consulting psychological theorists such as Carl Jung, Eric Erikson, Daniel Levinson,

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and George Vaillant. We will look at questions such as the following: What is a midlife crisis, and do most adults experience one? How does identity change in the second half of life? How are work and retirement related to emotional well-being? What emotional difficulties are common late in life? What role do reminiscence and life review play in successful late-life adjustment? How do health issues, changes in relationships, and societal views of aging affect emotional well-being? What is the role of faith in successful aging? How is the grief process best understood? Examples will be drawn from Scripture, the arts, and biographies.

Style: Presentation and discussion.Robert Ritzema, leader, is a professor of psychology, emeritus, at Methodist University, and has worked for over 20 years as a clinical psychologist.

51–S2015 Early Church Interpretations of the Genesis Creation Account 3:15-4:30 p.m., 6 Thursdays: March 26 – April 30 Room: Hiemenga Hall 333

After listening to debates on how to interpret the Genesis creation account, have you ever wondered how the early Church Fathers interpreted this text? Already in the ancient church Christians were living in a culture and society which had a very different understanding of the world than that found in Genesis. So they too found interpreting Genesis a challenge. In this course we will look at the interpretations of “the work of the six days,” the creation account, by some

representative figures from both the Greek and Latin Fathers. More time will be devoted to the especially significant commentaries by Augustine. If time permits, the view of Thomas Aquinas will be presented.

Style: presentation and discussionArvin Vos, leader, is a professor of philosophy, emeritus, at Western Kentucky University. His specialization is Medieval Philosophy

52-S2015 Zentangle Advanced Experiences 3:15-4:30 p.m., 6 Thursdays: March 26 – April 30 Room: DeVos Communications 140

Our Zentangle journey continues. This second class is jam-packed with monotiles, tougher tangles, and color options to enhance our unique skill development and enrich our personal style. We’ll study more in-depth patterns and border applications. We’ll finish with some Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) to showcase our work. Students need to bring their pens

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and favorite tools. A $5.00 material fee will be paid to the instructor at the first class, an additional fee may occur as the class dictates for specialty items. Pre-requisite, students must have completed a Zentangle Basic class such as course # 18.

Style: Presentation, discussion, video clips, hands-on individual work. Marjorie Goosen, leader, is a CZT teacher, trained in Rhode Island, Indiana and Michigan. A retired teacher and media specialist, she is a self-described life-long learner, exploring new roads and enjoying the by-ways of the journey very much.

53-S2015 Latino Life in West Michigan: A Journey of Hope 3:15 – 4:30 p.m., 4 Thursdays: March 26 – April 16 Room: DeVos Communications 170

Explore the hopes and dreams, frustrations and barriers that Latino people in West Michigan face. Among the topics local experts will address are the following: education, housing, youth concerns, finances, banking, religion, pastors, spiritual life, and the arts and humanities in the ever-growing Latino community. Latinos comprise between 15%

and 20% of the total Grand Rapids population and 76% of the people living in the Roosevelt Park area. Class participants will be encouraged to ask questions.

Style: Presentation and discussionVicki Vermeer, course coordinator, is the program director at Roosevelt Park Ministries

Group #9 Courses with Special Time Arrangements

54-S2015 High Renaissance Art 3:15–4:30 p.m., 4 Mondays: April 6 - 27 (Please note dates) Room: Spoelhof Center 150

This course will focus on art and architecture produced during the High Renaissance in Italy. Each week we will focus on the work made by one or two of the major artists from that time period.Session 1: Leonardo da VinciSession 2: Raphael and BramanteSession 3: MichelangeloSession 4: Titian

Style: Presentation, viewing, discussionHenry Luttikhuizen, leader, is a professor of art history at Calvin College

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55-S2015 Filmmakers Under Censorship 6:00–9:00 p.m., 6 Mondays: February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9 (Please note time and dates) Room: Bytwerk Theatre (lower level of the DeVos Communications Center)

This course examines three types of films that were produced under various types of censorship: American screwball comedies under the Hayes Code, Chinese films during the 1980’s and 90’s, and Iranian films of the 1990’s to the present. In each of these examples, filmmakers have managed to produce an excellent body of work despite (and possibly because of) the pressures of censorship.

We will look at a variety of questions. Why in some situations (Cultural Revolution in China, Stalinism in Russia) does censorship produce propaganda movies while in other situations, filmmakers seem to blossom? What do these groups of censors (Catholic/Christian, Communist, and Muslim) have in common? Why would they more or less censor the same things (sex, violence, criticism of the government) as many American Christians would? Does having limitations actually benefit artists in some ways?Films to be viewed;Session 1: It Happened One Night (1934) Frank CapraSession 2: The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (1944) Preston SturgesSession 3: To Live (1994) Zhang Yi Mou. Chinese with English subtitlesSession 4: Not One Less (1999) Zhang Yi Mou. Chinese with English subtitles.Session 5: Children of Heaven (1997) Majid Majidi. Persian with English subtitles.Session 6: A Separation (2011) Asghar Farhadi. Persian with English subtitles.

Style: viewing and discussion; optional readings will be providedPeggy Goetz, leader, is a professor in the Communication Arts and Sciences Department at Calvin College. 56-S2015 The Natural History Lake Michigan and Western Michigan 1:30-2:45 p.m., 4 Wednesdays: March 25 – April 15 Room: Breton Terrace (2500 Breton Woods Dr. SE) The room is Centre Place (lower level)

This four-week course is designed for travelers in the Western Michigan and Lake Michigan areas who wonder why these landscapes are the way they are. It’s all because of history. So we will look at the geological history that is under our feet, the biological history that is all around us, the climate history that is above us, and the ecological history that is caused by the interplay of the geological history, biological history, and climate history. We will include in this study the human factor,

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which is called economics, in this study. Human beings have the ability to take natural resources and run these resources through different “recipes.” The result creates the modern human agricultural and urban landscapes we see today.

Style: presentation and discussionJim Muller, leader, is a retired high-school biology teacher and has a strong interest in the natural history of the Great Lakes region.

57-S2015 The Books of the Apocrypha 1:30–2:45 p.m., 4 Wednesdays: April 1 – April 22 (note dates) Room: Raybrook: Friendship Room

The historic Belgic Confession invites us to “read them and learn from them.” In the first century A.D. Jewish scholars faced the daunting task of deciding what material constituted the authoritative Scriptures, and what was apocryphal, that is, questionable. After an introduction, this course will review the fourteen most commonly accepted books of the Apocrypha.

Session 1: Introduction and apocryphal book of prophecy (apocalyptic)Session 2: The apocryphal books of historySession 3: The apocryphal books of wisdomSession 4: The apocryphal books of legend

Style: presentation and discussionWilbert (Bill) Van Dyk, leader, is a retired Christian Reformed minister. After serving churches in Chicago, Florida, and Grand Rapids, Bill served as Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Preaching at Calvin Theological Seminary.

58-S2015 Books and Authors ”A” Section 1:30-2:45 p.m. 3 Tuesdays, January 27, March 17, and May 5 (please note dates) Room: Hiemenga Hall 477

This class is the second portion of CALL’s own book club which began in the fall term. There is generally a six week interval between sessions--plenty of time to get the assigned book and read it. Each meeting will have a different leader who will present the book and lead the discussion. The course fee you paid in the fall covers both terms but you still need to inform the CALL office which section you are choosing for the spring course. There are a few openings for new enrollees.

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January 27. Cranford by Elizabeth.Gaskel.“In the first place, Cranford is in possession of the Amazons; all the holders of houses, above a certain rent, are women.” So begins one of the most delightful short novels of the nineteenth century: Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford. A nostalgic celebration of Britain’s villages, rural values, and the fading traditions of gentility, the novel is also quite funny and has been adapted a number of times for television by the BBC--the most recent version of which features an astonishingly strong ensemble cast led by Judi Dench and Michael Gambon. Join us as we read and enjoy together this perfect, cozy book for a snowy January evening.

Sarina Moore, leader

March 17. Threshold of Fire by Hella Haasse. This historical novel by one of the Netherlands’ greatest novelists traces the last days of the poet Claudius Claudianus, sometimes called “the last pagan.” No works by this poet survive from past 404 AD. However, Haasse conjures a historical reality in which the poet did not die shortly afterwards (as most authors assume), but led an underground existence, trying to hide from the authorities in the now officially Christian Roman Empire, ruled by the incompetent emperor Honorius. Other character include the prefect Hadrian, a fanatical Christian convert; Marcus Anicius, a pagan aristocrat who

is clinging to a dying past. The book challenges common notions about religious motivation in political actions.Frans van Liere, leader

May 5. Lila, by Marilynne Robinson. Marilynne Robinson makes a return trip to Gilead, Iowa, this time to chronicle the life of Lila, the wife of Gilead’s John Ames. In this National Book Award nominee, Robinson’s luminous prose shines again. Jennifer Holberg, leader

Style: Presentation and discussion

Jennifer Holberg and Sarina Moore are both professors of English at Calvin College. Frans van Liere is a professor in the History Department at Calvin College. Phyllis VanAndel, coordinator of the class, is a charter member of CALL who has great interest in reading and discussing books.

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59-S2015 Books and Authors ”B” Section 3:15-4:30 p.m, 3 Thursdays, 3:15-4:30 p.m, January 29, March 19, and May 7 (please note dates) Room: Hiemenga Hall 477

Note: The books and the leaders for the Thursday class are identical to the ones in the Tuesday class listed above.

60-S2015 Learning the Basics of Microsoft Word and Excel 8:15-9:45 a.m., 6 Tuesdays, March 24 – April 28 (please note dates and time) Room: Computer Lab L-122, 1st Floor of Calvin Library

In six lessons, you will be able to learn features to enhance your documents by using various fonts and layouts as well as incorporating pictures. We will use Microsoft Word. Although there are many other features which make your writing interesting and much easier, we cannot cover everything.

However, Jeni will give you a copy of her Manual that she has compiled entitled Microsoft Word. Microsoft has not changed the features from Office 2007 to 2010 to 2013, so whatever you have on your computer, this class will be helpful. Also we will cover the basics of Excel, which is a wonderful spreadsheet application to keep track of your finances, charitable donations, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Jeni Hoekstra, the instructor, at 977-2624 or by email at djhoekstra2214@gmail.com.

Style: presentation and hands-on Jeni Hoekstra, leader, is a retired educator and an experienced computer trainer.

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