Many discussions of the Bible and LGBTQ+ people focus on responding to the so-called ‘clobber passages’: those that have been understood as opposing LGBTQ+ lifestyles. However, moving to a more historically nuanced understanding of LGBTQ+ people not only brings into question any simplistic search for a yes/no stance from those texts; it also raises the question of whether there are any positive stories or messages for LGBTQ+ people in the diverse library that makes up the biblical text. 

The art collection of King Charles I (1600-1649) was magnificent and hugely influential. Explore the artists, craftsmen, agents and connoisseurs who shaped one of the most important European art collections and learn about how objects and artists from across Europe made their way to London.

Learn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.

Based on Units 1-3 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN)
Please do not buy the book until after the first class as if you transfer to another level, you may use a different book.

For details about blended courses dates and their mode of delivery, please click here or go to the How will I be taught? section below. 

In early modern China, gardens were more than places of retreat, they functioned as major social, cultural and economic sites. In our time of ecological crisis, gardens play a crucial role in mitigating pollution. This course will examine how the intersections of art, architecture, philosophy and sensory experience of Chinese gardens show continuity and change from the early modern period to the present day.