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The History of Classical Music: Chopin through Gershwin

This course celebrates the beauty of classical music and its connection to civilization. Composers from the Romantic era through the American century have pushed the boundaries of musical structure to express drama, emotion, culture, and the supernatural. They sought to honor the musical tradition of the looming figures of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, but also to broaden the horizons of music and express the unique themes of their own time and place with their unique perspectives and contributions.

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Capitalistic Criticisms

January 29, 2026

“Capitalism is just ideology.” “Businesses and the wealthy need to give back.” “You didn’t build that.” These and similar sentiments have become central to popular economic understanding. However, they are based on flawed assumptions, and their intention to portray capitalism as morally contemptible succeeds only insofar as they confuse the issue. So, what is capitalism, and how does it address...

By William Adkison

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The First Thanksgiving: Survival, Gratitude, and Self-Government

January 22, 2026

In recent years, a sort of impatience with stories of the first Thanksgiving has arisen, as though reverent memory of the 1621 event is tantamount to mythologizing it and denying the hard realities surrounding the genesis of the early American colonies. Despite popular denunciations of the “myth” of the first Thanksgiving, the remarkable gathering of pilgrims and Native Americans was a historic...

By Veronica Brooks

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The City of David

January 15, 2026

“And there were in the same country shepherds, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which...

By Veronica Brooks

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