Courses & Workshops
Aspects of Humanism
7 May - 25 June 2013
There is another chance to take this course:
Summer Sessions - 7 May - 25 Jun 2013.
Graphic illustration kindly provided by Lawrence Mathias.
An 8 session, 16 hour in-depth course on the history and philosophy behind Humanist beliefs
The course, authored by philosopher Brendan Larvor, covers the following topics:
- Week 1 What Do We Mean By Humanism?
- Week 2 The Scientific, Historical and Moral Cases Against Theism
- Week 3 Humanist Ethics
- Week 4 Liberalism
- Week 5 Human Rights and Tolerance
- Week 6 Religion and Faith
- Week 7 Nihilism, Naturalism and Nietzsche
- Week 8 Meaning, Ritual and Ceremony
Tutor: Mark Fielding
Summer Sessions:
Tuesdays - 7 May; 14 May; 21 May; 28 May; 4 Jun; 11 Jun; 18 Jun; 25 Jun.
Times: 19.00 - 21.00
£80, or £56 if you book onto two whole courses.
Applied Ethics
7 May - 4 June 2013
There is another chance to take this course:
Summer Sessions - 7 May - 4 Jun 2013.
Graphic illustration kindly provided by Lawrence Mathias.
A 5 week look at differing approaches to moral thinking and action throughout history.
The course, authored by philosopher Professor Richard Norman, covers the following topics:
- Week 1 How Should We Think About Ethical Questions?
- Week 2 Concern for Others - Charity, Justice and Equality
- Week 3 Concern for Others - Animals, the Environment and Future Generations
- Week 4 Sexual Relations
- Week 5 Is Life Sacred?
Tutor: Dr Shahrar Ali
Summer Sessions:
Tuesdays - 7 May; 14 May; 21 May; 28 May; 4 Jun.
Times: 19.00 - 21.00
£50, or £35 if you book onto two whole courses.
Death and Dying
29 May 2013
There is another chance to take this course:
Summer Sessions - 8 May - 29 May 2013.
Graphic illustration kindly provided by Lawrence Mathias.
A 4 part evening class exploring the significance of death, from murder and suicide to terminal illness, the meaning of life and immortality.
The course, authored by philosopher Peter Cave, covers the following topics:
- Week 1 What's So Bad About Death?
- Week 2 Ending Lives
- Week 3 Respecting the Dying; Respecting the Deceased
- Week 4 The Meaning of Life
Tutor: Dr Meade McCloughan
Summer Sessions:
Wednesdays - 8 May; 15 May; 22 May; 29 May.
Times: 19.00 - 21.00
£40, or £28 if you book onto two whole courses.
Exploring Humanism
11 June - 3 July 2013
Another chance to take this course:
11 Jun - 3 Jul 2013.
Graphic illustration kindly provided by Lawrence Mathias.
A 6 week basic introduction to what Humanism is and what Humanists believe and do.
The course covers the following topics:
- Week 1 What Do Humanists Believe?
- Week 2 What Are the Historical Roots of Humanism?
- Week 3 Where do Humanists Get Their Moral Values?
- Week 4 How Do Humanists Handle Moral Dilemmas?
- Week 5 What is the Meaning and Purpose of Life for Humanists?
- Week 6 What Do Humanists Do? (Celebrations and Campaigns)
Tutor: Jane O'Grady
Summer Sessions:
Tuesdays - 11 Jun; 18 Jun; 25 Jun; 2 Jul.
Wednesdays - 26 Jun; 3 Jul.
Times: 19.00 - 21.00
£60, or £42 if you book onto two whole courses.
N.B. Course enrolment closes a WEEK BEFORE the start of the sessions. There are only 10 places maximum available for courses. We need a minimum of 5 completed enrolments for the course to commence. A full refund will be given to any students of courses which fall below the minimum number of enrolments that are needed to run the course.
