Life at the I-House

After discussing Christianity in Middle East comes the time to look at Islam in USA.
We'll meet this Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the I-House to see a short film about problems Muslim communities face in the United States and talk about Islam in modern days America.
You can address your question to an Imam that will participate in the discussion and to other participants.


Where: International House Great Room
When: Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Labels: Film, Islam, Middle East

Jesus lived and taught in what we now call the Middle East, and the New Testament describes that it was in that region that his followers first spread his teachings and were first called Christians (Acts 11.26). While a history of religious schisms and political conquests has left many Americans unfamiliar with Christianity's long history in the Middle East, these Christians continue their rich and ancient traditions to this day.

Join us for the Discussion Forum "Christianity in the Middle East" as we present Dr. Christine Shepardson, Associate Professor of Early Christianity from the University of Tennessee, Department of Religious Studies; and the Very Reverend Father Paul Tarazi, Professor of Old Testament at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in New York. The forum will be moderated by Father Stephen Freeman of the St. Anne Orthodox Church in Oak Ridge.

We anticipate this will be an exciting and informative forum; we will conclude the evening with a reception.

Date: November 18, 2009
Time: 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. (Please be seated by 6:30)
Place: International House Great Room
Cost: FREE

Labels: Cultural Expressions, Middle East

We are going to get the breakdown of how to break if down Middle Eastern Belly Dance style. Like always it will be a night of fun that you won't want to miss. So mark your calendar and tell a friend! Socks and comfortable clothes are suggested for dancing.

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: International House Great Room
Cost: Free
Instructor: Sonja Oswalt from "Tennessee Belly Dance"

Labels: Coffee House, Dance Lessons, life at the I-house, Middle East

We are moving the Intentional Film Series event for the Middle Eastern Week to the Monday of the Week. Wee meet in the Hodges Library November 16th at 6pm for an Egyptian film "Days of Sadat".

This epic film is based on Sadat's autobiography ''in search of Identity'' and his wife Jihane el Sadat's ''A woman of Egypt''. It stars Egypt's great actor Ahmed Zaki who achieved new heights in character personification and acting. Sadat... a phenomenon... a blockbuster... a masterpiece....

Where: Hodges Library Room 253
When: Monday, November 16, 6:00 pm
Cost: Free

Labels: Egypt, Film, Middle East

Get prepared for the Middle Eastern Week at the I-House: get insight into usage of Arabic language. Learn where and how it is being used, amplify your vocabulary and start heaving fun.

An Egyptian film "Days of Sadat" will be shown in the Hodges Library right after the language workshop.

Where: Intentional House Dining Room
When: Monday, November 16, 5:00 pm
Cost: Free

Labels: Language Tables, Middle East

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