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New Views on the Present, the Past, and Future
New Views on the Present, the Past, and Future
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jun 27, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Learn the benefits of writing personal essays, examine the Bible as a work of literature, and explore what effects the future will have on your mind in this exceptional episode of The Torch, hosted by Ed Leon, Chief Brand Officer for the Great Courses.
Begin by looking at a fantastic and flexible outlet for sharing your personal experience with the world: the essay. Dr. Jennifer Cognard-Black, Professor of English at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, reveals the simplicity and ultimate gratification of writing personal essays, along with some fascinating insights and tips.
Then, step into the past by looking at the many authors, varied viewpoints, and numerous interpretations of the Bible. Learn how these invaluable words of the past are viewed through the lens of literature with Professor Craig R. Koester of Luther Seminary.
Lastly, look ahead to see what’s in store for your brain as you age. While getting older is inevitably in everyone’s future, declining mental faculties are not a given, as explained by Professor Thad A. Polk from the University of Michigan.
Begin by looking at a fantastic and flexible outlet for sharing your personal experience with the world: the essay. Dr. Jennifer Cognard-Black, Professor of English at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, reveals the simplicity and ultimate gratification of writing personal essays, along with some fascinating insights and tips.
Then, step into the past by looking at the many authors, varied viewpoints, and numerous interpretations of the Bible. Learn how these invaluable words of the past are viewed through the lens of literature with Professor Craig R. Koester of Luther Seminary.
Lastly, look ahead to see what’s in store for your brain as you age. While getting older is inevitably in everyone’s future, declining mental faculties are not a given, as explained by Professor Thad A. Polk from the University of Michigan.
Released:
Jun 27, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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