Ninth Biennial Personalist Seminar: Niebuhr and Dewey

July 29, 2012 - August 3, 2012
Western Carolina University

Madison Hall
Cullowhee
United States

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About 15-25 participants


Program Structure
The program will center around Niebuhr and Dewey, with separate days devoted to different aspects of their work. The first day will introduce the group to Niebuhr and Dewey and the background of their thought.  These discussions will be led by Garry Dorrian, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor at Union Theological Seminary and John Shook, The Center for Inquiry. The remaining days each participant will be responsible for a specific text and/or aspect, or present a paper on Niebuhr’s and Dewey’s thought and will help lead that part of the discussion.


Proposals
Submit a title and brief (no more than one page) summary of your interest in the seminar’s subjects.  Accepted projects will receive between 60 and 90 minutes for presentation and discussion of the finished projects. Proposals should be sent to:
Dr. James McLachlan [email protected]

Location
The seminar will be held on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Cullowhee is located approximately 50 miles west of Asheville and sits near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, and several national forests which make up some of the largest wilderness areas in the Eastern United States.


Lodging
WCU Village
Double and single occupancy accommodations are provided in one of two town-house style apartment buildings. These spacious houses have ten double occupancy rooms each along with a large kitchen and common area (where the daily meetings will be held). This casual atmosphere will add to the comfort of your stay and make the seminar feel more cozy and relaxed. Residence hall furnishings include one pillow, sheets, a blanket and five towels and washcloths. Brining extra of these items is strongly recommended. Note that there is no daily maid service in the residence halls. All rooms have two twin-sized beds and a private bath. Accompanying guests or spouses who share a room would be required to purchase a housing and meal option as well.


Madison Hall – Meeting Location
A limited number of hotel style rooms with daily maid service are available at Madison Hall (where the conference will take place). Rooms at Madison are fully furnished but have only one bed per room. Note that some rooms have queens, some full-sized, and some twin-sized beds. Rooms are assigned in order of registration. Attendees traveling with a spouse will be given preference for larger rooms.


Housing Costs
Final costs are yet to be determined. The following rates are approximates.
Housing and meal packages include all breakfasts, lunches and 4 nights lodging. Dinner is on your own. Single occupancy room/meal packages are. Madison Hall for 4 nights with the meal plan is going to be $387.00. The Village for 4 nights with the meal plan is going to be $273.00 (including a linen packet). (Breakfast and lunch W-F, breakfast only on Saturday)Off campus lodging is available in area hotels. For more information about these off-campus options and area attractions please visit our local chamber site at www.mountainlovers.com.


Registration
The conference registration fee is $50 (Paid separately).
 
For further information, contact Dr. James M. McLachlan, Dept. of Philosophy and Religion, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723. Phone 828-227-3940  or email [email protected].


For questions about registration or accommodations contact Bobby Hensley, Associate Director of Continuing Education, at 828-227-7397  or email [email protected]

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July 29, 2012, 10:00am EST

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