Spain Fall 2006

16 Roman Contributions to Spanish Culture

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Harrison Welch provides a text to assist us in understanding the many Roman ruins and cultural remnants we will observe during our time on the Camino

7 The Pilgrim Town of Portomarin

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Leavell comments on the history and rebirth of this strategic pilgrimage way station on the “French Way.” It will be our residence for two nights.

14 The Irish Blessing

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Colleen McCormick sings the Irish Blessing which will be our group blessing and prayer throughout the Camino Experience

6 Sarria to Portomarin

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Leavell discusses the sites and sights along the Pilgrim Road between Sarria and Porotmarin. This is the first full day of walking to be accomplished by the Furman pilgrim-scholars.

15 The Knights Templars

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Harrison Welch’s text explains the role of the Order of Knights Templars in the world of pilgrimage and the Crusades.

13 Romanesque Architecture & the Camino

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Meg Brearly explains the charcteristics of Romanesque architecture and the role this form plays along the Camino.

1 The Legend: St. James and the Camino

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Who was St. James the Greater and how did he become so intimately connected with Christian Spain? Leavell explores the origins of the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage.

2 Legend to History

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In this podcast the legendary accounts of St. James the Greater ultimately give way to historically verifiable events. Leavell notes the origins of the pilgrimage to Santiago as well as the role of St. James as Matamoros (Moor Slayer).

PC2 Barrington on British Public Schools

admin — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:54:55 +0000

Dr. John Barrington of Furman’s Department of History discusses the nature and history of Britain’s public school system. In this interview he also includes memories of his own experience as a student in one of these institutions and draws comparisons between it and the American system of education.

PC1 Crowe’s Scotland

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Dr. Stanley Crowe, Chair of the Department of English, discusses his hometown in Scotland, his boyhood education, and his university life in Edinburgh.