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Old 04-02-2007, 11:15 AM
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Post Edinburgh University offers Harry Potter course

Dr Geo Trevarthen of Edinburgh University has a created a course which examines the phenomenom of the Harry Potter series.

Elements to be explored on the module include the religious controversy surrounding the boy-who-lived, myths, magic, morality, spirituality, philosophy and socio-political issues.

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"While many Christians respond to the stories just as literature like the general public, some Christians, particularly evangelical groups in America, have viewed the books as recruiting for witchcraft.

"By contrast, a vocal minority and some religious authors, again mainly in America, have claimed Harry as a Christian and religious hero.

"The fact that Harry was saved by his mother's sacrifice and protected by her blood is why some Christians have claimed Harry as their hero.

"I understand their perspective but still think it's a bit strange given the church's historical treatment of witches and wizards.

"Other Christians have claimed that Harry recruits children to practising magic. They all see magic as satanic.

"Pagans have had a less organised response to the books. While some Pagans love the books as a positive depiction of witches and wizards, others are against popular consumer culture as a whole and see the books as a trivialisation of ancient traditions.

"I think that JK Rowling has skilfully created a secular magical universe where one can imagine witches and wizards being of any - or no - religion."
The course starts on April 17th at the Office of Lifelong Learning and will run for ten weeks, with the work being discussion-based as opposed to formal assignments. The doctor also plans to hold one class at the Elephant House, one of the cafes in which J.K.Rowling wrote.
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TRhat sounds so great.I wish I could go take the class.
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Old 04-02-2007, 06:49 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Old 04-02-2007, 07:22 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Oh! This sounds so cool! If this class still exists in a few years, I'd love to do a semester abroad in college and take some time to go to Edinburgh and take this course!
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Old 04-02-2007, 07:23 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Wow, that sounds great. Too bad that I live in in the U.S of A!!!...haha...
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Old 04-02-2007, 07:28 PM   #30 (permalink)
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WOW!! Wish I could sit in on a class next time I visit Family in Edinburgh!!
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Old 04-02-2007, 07:36 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Oooooh! I wish I could take the course >< But I'm only 14 and I live too far away from there
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Old 04-02-2007, 08:11 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Cool! For once I wouldn't mind going to school.
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that is so awesome i would so take that class!!!!!!!!!
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Old 04-02-2007, 09:06 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Old 04-02-2007, 09:42 PM   #35 (permalink)
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That is so cool. I would so take that class!
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Old 04-02-2007, 10:32 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Old 04-02-2007, 10:53 PM   #37 (permalink)
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that would be a super cool class to take, then I may have more convincing arguments with my aunt who feels that harry Potter is satanic *sigh*
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Old 04-03-2007, 12:10 AM   #40 (permalink)
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^ I agree!
I think that would be awesome but I am only 10. =( My friend would be great ( hermione 9) she is only 10 too though. =(
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I soooo want to take that class. I am pretty sure that anyone on this site would love this course since were all HP fans.:heart2:
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Old 04-03-2007, 01:39 AM   #42 (permalink)
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Old 04-03-2007, 02:53 AM   #43 (permalink)
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man...!
I'd love to take the course...
It wont be so boring ....
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Old 04-03-2007, 03:27 AM   #44 (permalink)
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AWESOME!! Why can't courses like that be offered at my college... or any college for that matter...
Hmm..."The Office of Lifelong Learning". That sounds like the office I'd spend most of my time in.
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Hope i could take a class.awesome!!!
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Old 04-03-2007, 07:03 AM   #46 (permalink)
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OMG that would be the one class i could pay attention too and pass! AHH i would soo go.... though im in the wrong country!!...damn haha
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Old 04-03-2007, 07:55 AM   #47 (permalink)
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I wish I can take the said class....
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Old 04-03-2007, 12:01 PM   #48 (permalink)
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do they take 16 yr old's at Edinburgh??Can i join???
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I live ages away from edinburgh(in eastern India).
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Old 04-03-2007, 01:47 PM   #49 (permalink)
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Wow...I want to teach a class like that!
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Awesome! Wish I could go!
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