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Religious Experience: Encountering the Divine or the Sacred – Explore The Diverse Accounts Of Religious Experience Across Different Traditions, Including Mystical Visions, Trances, Feelings Of Awe Or Unity, And Alleged Encounters With The Divine Or Supernatural, Examining The Nature, Interpretation, And Significance Of These Subjective Experiences For Faith and Belief.

Religious Experience: Encountering the Divine (or Maybe Just Really Good Hummus) 🤯 (A Lecture Exploring the Fuzzy Edges of Faith) Welcome, seekers, skeptics, and those just trying to get extra…
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The Battle of Shanghai (1937): A Bloody Defense Against Japanese Invasion – Examine the Prolonged and Brutal Battle for Control of Shanghai, Exploring the Fierce Resistance by Chinese Forces and the Devastating Impact on the City, Demonstrating China’s Determination to Fight Back Against Japanese Aggression.

The Battle of Shanghai (1937): A Bloody Defense Against Japanese Invasion – A Lecture (Intro Music: A dramatic, slightly cheesy rendition of "The Internationale") Good morning, class! Settle down, settle…
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Faith vs. Reason: Can Religious Belief Be Justified Through Logic and Evidence? Explore The Philosophical Debate About The Relationship Between Faith And Reason, Examining Arguments For Whether Religious Belief Requires A ‘Leap Of Faith’ Beyond Rational Justification Or If It Can Be Supported By Philosophical Arguments, Evidence, Or Religious Experience.

Faith vs. Reason: Can Religious Belief Be Justified Through Logic and Evidence? (A Lecture for the Intellectually Curious) (Image: A scale balanced precariously, one side labeled "Faith" with a fluffy…
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The Marco Polo Bridge Incident (July 7, 1937): The Start of Full-Scale War with Japan – Examine the Skirmish Near Beijing That Escalated into a Full-Scale Invasion by Japan, Marking the Beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War and China’s Eight-Year Struggle Against Japanese Aggression.

The Marco Polo Bridge Incident (July 7, 1937): The Start of Full-Scale War with Japan – Examine the Skirmish Near Beijing That Escalated into a Full-Scale Invasion by Japan, Marking…
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The Problem of Evil: Why Do Good People Suffer if God is Good and Powerful? Delve Into The Philosophical And Theological Challenge Of Reconciling The Existence Of Evil, Suffering, And Injustice In The World With The Belief In An All-Powerful And All-Good Deity, Examining Various Theological And Philosophical Attempts To Address This Enduring Question and Its Impact on Faith.

The Problem of Evil: Why Do Good People Suffer if God is Good and Powerful? A Philosophical & Theological Cage Match! 🥊😇😈 (Image: A cartoon depiction of a boxing ring.…
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The Xi’an Incident (1936): Chiang Kai-shek Kidnapped, United Front Formed – Examine the Dramatic Kidnapping of Chiang Kai-shek by Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng, Aiming to Force Chiang to Form a United Front with the Communists Against Japan, Exploring the Negotiations and the Eventual Agreement That Paved the Way for Cooperation in the Second Sino-Japanese War.

The Xi'an Incident (1936): Chiang Kai-shek Kidnapped, United Front Formed - From Captivity to Cooperation! 🤝 (A Lecture with a Dash of Drama and a Sprinkle of Humor) (Professor Voice,…
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The Jinggangshan Base Area (1927-1934): The Communists’ Mountain Stronghold – Explore the Early Base Area Established by Mao Zedong and Zhu De in the Jinggang Mountains, Examining the Development of Communist Military Strategy (Guerrilla Warfare) and Political Organization in a Rural Environment, A Crucial Period for the CCP’s Survival and Growth.

The Jinggangshan Base Area (1927-1934): The Communists' Mountain Stronghold - A Lecture (🎤 clears throat, adjusts glasses dramatically) Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today, we're ditching the dusty textbooks…
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The Concept of the Soul or Spirit Across Religions: What Happens After We Die? Explore the Diverse Beliefs About The Nature Of The Soul or Spirit In Different Religions, Examining Ideas About Its Immortality, Its Separation From The Body After Death, Its Journey To An Afterlife (Heaven, Hell, Rebirth), And Its Connection To The Divine or Universal Consciousness.

The Concept of the Soul or Spirit Across Religions: What Happens After We Die? (A Cosmic Comedy and Philosophical Field Trip) (Professor Anya Sharma, PhD, Department of Comparative Theology, stands…
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The Northern Expedition’s Capture of Nanjing (1927): Establishing the Nationalist Capital – Examine the Capture of Nanjing by Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist Forces, Establishing It as the Capital of the Republic of China and Marking a Significant Step Towards (Partial) Reunification of China under Nationalist Rule.

The Northern Expedition's Capture of Nanjing (1927): Establishing the Nationalist Capital - A Lecture (Welcome music fades out, a slide appears with a picture of a rather stern-looking Chiang Kai-shek,…
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Norse Mythology and Religion: Gods, Giants, and the Prophecy of Ragnarök – Explore the Mythology Of The Norse People, Featuring A Pantheon Of Gods (Odin, Thor, Freyja), Giants, Dwarves, And Other Beings, And Tales Of Creation, Conflict, And The Prophesied End Of The World (Ragnarök), Reflecting A Harsh Environment, A Warrior Culture, And A Sense Of Inevitable Fate.

Norse Mythology and Religion: Gods, Giants, and the Prophecy of Ragnarök - A Lecture (Professor adjusts glasses, clears throat, and a mischievous glint appears in their eye. A projection screen…