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Securing a Place for Hope

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the concept of hope through the lens of historical events and human suffering in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Discover how hope can be cultivated as a skill through the interaction between challenging moments and those who experience them. Learn from Dr. Michael Kugler, an author, history professor, and Episcopal priest, as he shares insights on finding credible hope amidst historical hardships. Examine the role of historians in uncovering hope, gain historical perspective, and consider what we can realistically hope for in difficult times. Delve into examples such as "The Nickel Boys" to understand how recognizing hope in the face of adversity can shape our understanding of the human experience and inspire thoughtful engagement with challenging topics.

Syllabus

Introduction
Hope
A credible Hope
Historical wishful thinking
Historians and Hope
Historical Hope
Students
Historical Perspective
What Could We Hope
The Nickel Boys
Recognizing Hope


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TEDx

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