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Department of Theology2020 East Maple St. North Canton, Ohio 44720-3336

Directions from the EAST: • Take I-271 South to I-77 South to Exit 111 • Make a Left (East) on Portage • Follow Portage into residential area and veer Left at the fork in the road. • At second stop light, Main Street, turn Right. • Turn Left on East Maple at light. • Continue on East Maple until you reach Walsh University’s main entrance on the right.Directions from the WEST: • Take the Turnpike I-80 East to I-77 South to Exit 111 • Make a Left (East) on Portage • Follow Portage into residential area and veer Left at the fork in the road. • At second stop light, Main Street, turn Right. • Turn Left on East Maple at light. • Continue on East Maple until you reach Walsh University’s main entrance on the right.Directions from the SOUTH: • Take I-77 North to Exit 111 • Make a Right (East) on Portage • Follow Portage into residential area and veer Left at the fork in the road. • At second stop light, Main Street, turn Right. • Turn Left on East Maple at light. • Continue on East Maple until you reach Walsh University’s main entrance on the right.Directions from the NORTH: • Take I-77 South to Exit 111 • Make a Left (East) on Portage • Follow Portage into residential area and veer Left at the fork in the road. • At second stop light, Main Street, turn Right. • Turn Left on East Maple at light. • Continue on East Maple until you reach Walsh University’s main entrance on the right.

Walsh University is an independent,

coeducational Catholic, Liberal Arts and

Sciences Institution. Founded by the Brothers

of Christian Instruction, Walsh University

is dedicated to educating its students to

become leaders in service to others through a

values-based education with an international

perspective in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

The Barrette Business and Community Center

is located directly west of Betzler Auditorium.

Access to Betzler and Barrette is best off

Market via the parking lot directly behind

the Don & Ida Betzler Social and Behavioral

Sciences Center.

www.walsh.edu

Walsh University

Walsh University

All Lifelong Learning Academy programs are open to the public without charge. Reservations are not required. For further information contact Rabbi John Spitzer at jspitzer@walsh.edu or by calling 330.244.4734.

LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY ❘ FALL 2014 OFFERINGS

LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY ❘ FALL 2014 OFFERINGS

Dante’s Inferno: The Illustrations of Amos Nattini

Program Sponsors“Variations on Dante’s INFERNO” is a collaboration among the Walsh University Theology Division, the Jewish/Catholic Studies Institute and Lifelong Learning Academy, the Museum Studies Program, and the Canton Museum of Art with support from the Edward and Ruth Wilkof Foundation.

August 25 - December 1, 2014 Birk Center for the Arts

“Variations on Dante’s Inferno”Ten Wednesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dante’s Inferno: The Illustrations of Amos Nattini is a new exhibition organized by the Canton Museum of Art, which will be displayed for the first time in the Atrium Gallery of the Birk Center for the Arts at Walsh University from August 25 to December 1, 2014. The exhibition is comprised of 34 color lithographic illustrations, created by the Italian artist Amos Nattini for a special Elephant edition of The Inferno published in Milan in 1928. The book was purchased in Italy by a Cleveland physician of Italian heritage, assisted by a number of Italian-Americans, and presented in 1929 to the Canton Public Library. In 1942 the book, considered a valuable artifact, was transferred to the Canton Museum of Art, where it was in storage for many years. The Nattini lithographs were removed for display as early as 1982, but only recently were they professionally matted and framed to a 30 x 40 format. Each image (16 ½ x 26 ½ ), one for each Canto, is accompanied by a text panel with a brief quote from the Canto it illustrates in Italian and English. The complete exhibition extends approximately 165 linear feet, including introductory panels and credits. Also featured will be a display of a selection of books about Dante organized by the Walsh University Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public, daily 8 a.m.

This exhibition has been made possible by the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Recycling Program through North Canton City Council and the Grand Lodge of Ohio Sons of Italy in America, Ben V. Marconi Lodge 1628 and Nick Rizzi Lodge 2850.

Walsh UniversityLIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY ❘ FALL 2014 OFFERINGS

“Variations on Dante’s Inferno”Ten Wednesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Program Sponsors“Variations on Dante’s Inferno” is a collaboration among the Walsh University Theology Division,

The Jewish/Catholic Studies Institute and Lifelong Learning Academy, the Museum Studies Program, and the Canton Museum of Art with support from

the Edward and Ruth Wilkof Foundation.

September 3 Opening of the Exhibition, Program and Reception (Birk Center for the Arts)

November 5 A Helluva Good Play: Dramatic Encounters with the Themes of The Inferno (Betzler Auditorium)

BREAKING OPEN THE WORD A Journey through Sacred Scripture (7:00-8:30 PM)

September 10 The Inferno as Literature (Barrette – C)

September 17 The Seven Deadly Sins and Their Healing Virtues – Collegial Discussions” (Pt. 1) (Barrette – C)

October 22 Death and Beyond as understood by the Philosophers and Scientists (Barrette - C)

September 24 The Seven Deadly Sins and Their Healing Virtues -Collegial Discussions (Pt. 2) (Barrette – C)

October 1 Music From Hell: Symphony, Opera and a Little Rock’n Roll – An Illustrated Audio Lecture (Barrette – C)

October 8 Death and Beyond for Jews (Barrette - A)

October 29 More Music From Hell. – A Little Performance Plus a Musical Lecture (Birk Center for the Arts)

October 15 Death and Beyond for Roman Catholics (OLPH Chapel)

Dr. Katherine Brown, Ph.D. M.J. Albacete

Dr. Mary Giffin, Ph.D.

Dr. Chris Seeman, Ph.D.

Dr. Michael Modarelli, Ph.D.

Fr. Patrick Manning, Ph.D.

Fr. Patrick Manning, Ph.D.

Fr. Patrick Manning, Ph.D.

M.J. Albacete

Rabbi John Spitzer, D.Min.

Dr. Britt Cooper, Ph.D.

Dr. Andrew Kim, Ph.D.

“Dante’s Inferno as a Theme in Art” Katherine Brown, Ph.D. presents Dante’s Inferno in Italian Renaissance Painting. M. J. Albacete presents The Nattini Prints Illustrating The Inferno. The evening is concluded with light refreshments.

Opening reception sponsored by Gervasi Vineyard

An introductory lecture on Dante’s “Inferno,” with Professor Modarelli providing a condensed version of his formal classroom teaching of the poem. Topics will include (but are not limited to) Dante the poet, the art and structure of the “Inferno,” and Dante’s influence and the continued relevance of the “Inferno.” The session will include audio-visual displays, handouts, and readings in Italian by Father Patrick Manning.

A Deeper Look at Sin and Virtue. Presentations and small group discussions of the sins and virtues of Pride and Humility, Envy and Admiration, Anger and Forgiveness.

A Deeper Look at Sin and Virtue. Presentations and small group discussions of the sins and virtues of Sloth and Zeal, Avarice and Generosity, Gluttony and Asceticism, Lust and Chastity.

M. J. Albacete traces early references to Dante’s “Inferno” in works by Luzzaschi (c. 1597) and Monteverdi’s opera “L’Orfeo.” But Dante did not get his due until the Romantics took on “Inferno” (Part I of the “Divine Comedy”) with symphonic contributions by Berlioz, Pacini, Franz Liszt, and Tchaikovsky. Puccini and Weinberger, in their comic operas “Gianni Schicchi” and “Schwanda” demonstrate that there is a lighter side to “going to Hell.” Contemporary composer Robert Smith provides a final brass-and-percussion tour-de-force.

What did, do and can Jews believe about what happens after we die? What will happen “at the end of time”? A consideration of the Books of Daniel and Maccabees and the writings of the Rabbis.

An examination of the Catholic doctrine of the last things from the standpoint of Catholic moral theology. Special emphasis is given to the link in Catholic theology between one’s choices, actions, and character and one’s eternal fate.

Critical Assessments of rival theories of human nature. How do other disciplines address the meaning and purpose of life and the “what” and “why” of our strivings.

The “Inferno” as theater - dramatic selections from plays on the themes of Hell, Death and the Meaning of Life. Walsh students will perform readings and engage the audience in discussion. The evening concludes with light refreshments

Dr. Britt Cooper will provide musical selections (choral representations and requiems) accompanied by a lecture addressing themes of heaven, hell, hope for life after death and the solemn occasion of bidding farewell to those we love.

In this eight-part series, Dr. Chris Seeman, Ph.D., will explore four themes that are foundational to Sacred Scripture: creation, sin, faith and covenant. The first four presentations will explore these themes in the Old Testament; the second four will do the same (in reverse order) for the New Testament. The goal of this series is to reflect on the unity of Sacred Scripture. Each presentation will include a lecture followed by a guided, small group discussion.

Old Testament Themes:8/26 (Tues): Creation .................................................... (Barrette - C)

9/9 (Tues): Sin ............................................................... (Barrette - C)

9/23 (Tues): Faith .......................................................... (Barrette - C)

10/7 (Tues): Covenant ................................................... (Barrette - C)

New Testament Themes:10/23 (Thurs): Covenant ................................................(Barrette - A)

11/6 (Thurs): Faith ........................................................ (Barrette - C)

11/20 (Thurs): Sin ................................................................. (T.B.A.)

12/4 (Thurs): Creation ................................................... (Barrette - C)

All Lifelong Learning Academy programs are open to the public without charge. Reservations are not required. For further information contact Rabbi John Spitzer at jspitzer@walsh.edu or by calling 330.244.4734.