Spring 2020 Course List

   Islam: The Youngest of the Abrahamic Religions Friday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 1-3pm This class will be an introduction to histo- ry and beliefs of Islam. Islam, Judaism and Christianity all recognize God’s covenant with Abraham and Sarah as the beginning of His ongoing efforts to save His people. Islam also recognizes as sacred what Christians call both the Old and New Testaments as well as the Quran. All three of these religions preserve their central revelations in book form. Muslims describe all three as “people of the book.” The focus of the sessions will be Mohammed and the origins and history of Islam; The Quran; Islam in and around Columbus and in the Somali community. One session includes a visit to a mosque that serves nearly 4,000 people. Location: Marion Public Library, 445 E. Church Street, Marion March 20 Tour: Mosque visit/tour at Abubakar Assidiq Islamic Center, 591 Industrial Mile Road in Columbus. This course is led by: Dr. Richard Shiels Dick is Emeritus Associ- ate Professor of History at The Ohio State Uni- versity Newark where he specializes in American religious history. He holds a Ph.D. from Boston University, an M.A. in Religion from Yale University Divinity School and a B.A. in History and Philoso- phy from Hope College. His present re- search focuses on religious revivals and the formation of voluntary religious socie- ties in New England from 1760 to 1840.    Podcasting 101 Tuesday, March 10, 17 @ 3-4:30pm This class will explain what podcasting is, where to find your favorites, how to listen to podcasts and how to begin to produce your own podcast. Location: Marion Public Library, 445 E. Church Street, Marion This course is led by: Paul Beickelman Paul has been in the broadcast radio industry since 1987, specializing in on- air programming. His company, iHeart- Media , is the largest podcaster in the world and all of their outlets feature pod- casting. He currently hosts 3 podcasts, including The OH Show on iHeartRadio which is all about Ohio sports, like the Buckeyes, the Indians and more. Eric Mosley A lifelong resident of Marion County, Eric has worked at iHeartMedia in Marion, Ohio since 2011. In 2012 he graduated from The Ohio Center for Broadcasting where he received extensive training in radio and television production. He currently serves as the Color Analyst for High School Football and Basketball on Majic 95.9 and co-hosts The OH Show Podcast on iHeartRadio. He also covers Ohio State football and basketball and the Cleveland Indians for the stations.    America’s First Impeachment Trial Wednesday, March 11, 18 @ 1-2:30pm