September 13–October 11: Understanding Islam
Sundays, 9:40–10:40 a.m. in Commons I
Sept 13: Dr. Sahibzada, Imam at the Islamic Center of West Michigan, will present an overview of Islamic theology and practice.
Sept 20: Dr. Sahibzada will describe the experience of the Islamic religious community locally and nationally.
Sept 27: Dr. Anne Heath Wiersma, Associate Professor of Art History at Hope College, will give a presentation on the development, use, and meaning of mosque architecture.
Oct 4: Kari Miller-Fenwood, Art Archivist for the Holland Museum and art conservator and restorer in private practice, will present a survey of Islamic graphic arts.
Oct 11: Dr. Annie Dandavati, Professor of Political Science and Director of International Studies at Hope College, will discuss current Islamic politics in the Middle East.
Sept. 20, Oct. 4, 18, and Nov. 1: Sex + Faith
This class will be led by Youth Ministry Director Beth Jarvis, and is intended for parents of children of all ages. We will be studying the book Sex + Faith: Talking to Your Child from Birth to Adolescence by Kate Ott. Please let Beth know if you will be attending. Room location to be determined.