Groups & Events
Social Sciences
Economics and RealityCode: 130
This course examines Wealth, its creation in countries and how it is shared out between those who provide the necessary factors of production. It discusses the effects of taxation, causes of globalisation, economic disparity and slumps & booms, history and ethics.
- Day
- Friday Weekly
- Time
- 14.00 to 16.00
- Venue
- Burpham Village Hall (Small Room)
Exploring Faith in an age of uncertainty.Code: 99
Dogged by fundamentalisms, with mainstreams painfully divided, what is the future for religion? We shall be looking at possible scenarios, including the prospects for a renewed Christianity. Open to those of any faith or none!
- Day
- 2nd Tuesday of the month
- Time
- 13.45 to 15.45
- Venue
- St John's Church Centre, Merrow (Meeting Room)
PhilosophyCode: 95
We are continuing to look at great questions of philosophy (including ethics). Members will select topics to introduce and there will be group discussion.
- Day
- 3rd Wednesday of the month
- Time
- 14.00 to 16.00
- Venue
- Burpham Village Hall (Small Room)
PsychologyCode: 96
We enjoy discussing the various approaches used to study Human Psychology, and we will continue our examination of the main topics, taking a more specific look at some of those that interest us. There is plenty of time for discussion and interaction.
- Day
- 1st Tuesday of the month
- Time
- 14.00 to 16.00
- Venue
- Shalford Village Hall (Upper Hall)
Social AnthropologyCode: 94
Social Anthropology is the study of humankind. We will discover things about ourselves and our attitudes, whilst experiencing an understanding of other cultures. This year we will carry on relating Social Anthropology to: food, tourism, religion, medicine, cultural practices and everyday life.
- Day
- 3rd Monday of the month
- Time
- 14.00 to 16.00
- Venue
- Shalford Village Hall (Upper Hall)
SociologyCode: 97
An on-going programme of sociological topics, some of which we re-visit as circumstances change. Among those we aim to consider are: Homes/ Homelessness, Prisons and Town versus Country.
- Day
- 1st Monday of the month
- Time
- 14.00 to 16.00
- Venue
- Shalford Village Hall (Upper Hall)