MUHP Book of the Year: Odyssey Discussions Books 5-8
- Date: October 5th, 2020
- Location: The CHP Harbor House
- Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Cost: register below
Honors Program Book of the Year Event
Book of the Year Program (BOTY)
Students during their first year in the Honors Program together read a book over the course of the academic year that has been chosen by the program. The Book Of The Year changes from year to year, but all the books that are part of this program are essential books that have proven to be transformative for countless readers. The BOTY program offers an opportunity to explore fundamental questions along with a great circle of readers and discussants through the ages. Moreover, it contributes to the maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith among participating students, and builds bonds among them as they read and converse together.
The Odyssey, BOTY for 2020-21
The BOTY for 2020-21 is Homer’s Odyssey, the 2018 Norton edition translated by Emily Wilson (ISBN-13: 978-0393356250). Considered by many to be greatest of all stories and one that has influenced the creators of other stories, songs, movies, and video games, The Odyssey is a most suitable participant in the Book Of The Year Program. Many readers have testified that reading Homer contributed to their formation as human beings and helped them wrestle with big, complicated questions about both their desires and their obligations. One of the things that has led readers to return to Homer again and again is because he is so perceptive and true about the both the fulfillments and the trials of human life.
We get to enjoy the first round of our Book of the Year: Homer's Odyssey discussions October 5th-9th. We will gather outside at Harbor House (map). Bring your own chair/blanket to sit on! 25 spaces are available in each discussion - sign up below:
(this Honors Event is mandatory for first year honors students)
Monday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.,
Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.,
Friday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.,
Friday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.,
Livestream option available, Wednesday, Oct 7th, 7-8 p.m.,
Meeting ID: 306 145 9217 Password: 4unP25