It’s back to school season for everyone
The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) offers pottery and a variety of other classes for students of all ages. It is among many institutions offering non-credit classes this fall.
Photo courtesy of MICA
If you miss school — but not the homework or exams — look into the many continuing education programs offered in town. From aerobics to zoology, there is sure to be something to pique your interest. Here are just a few:
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University
The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University is to offer adults age 50 and older opportunities for continued learning, along with programs and activities for social and cultural enrichment in a congenial and supportive environment.
Courses are offered in such areas as the fine arts, movies, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, languages and current events. There are book clubs, special interest groups and day trips available as well. To learn more, call (410) 704-3535 or visit www.towson.edu//osher.
Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies
The Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies (ICJS) is a nonprofit organization that concentrates on disarming religious hatred and establishing models of interfaith understanding. Founded in 1987 by an interfaith coalition of laity and clergy, the ICJS offers a variety of educational programs that highlight the distinctiveness of the Christian and Jewish traditions, and confront the misunderstandings that have evolved in the communities. To learn more, call (410) 494-7161, or visit www.icjs.org.
Odyssey Non-Credit Liberal Arts Programs at The Johns Hopkins University
Odyssey has a wide selection of courses, workshops and lecture series delivered by JHU faculty and community experts. Personal enrichment programs are offered in fields ranging from science to art, writing to photography. For more information, call (410) 516-4842 or visit www.odyssey.jhu.edu.
