Class #4 - 1/29/08

We spent most of the class period reviewing the Study Guide's vocabulary words for Part 2: Ethics, Conscience, Stereotype (as a noun), Solidarity, Demilitarization. Although not required, I encouraged you to take what we did in class and write it up, personalize the words in some ways in order to "own" them.

We also had a good conversation on the topic of serving at the individual level rather than the societal level, focusing especially on Mother Teresa. She wanted to help individuals rather than address bigger concepts, believing that by helping specific people get fed she was addressing the bigger concept of hunger. Some criticized her for this. You may want to consider this issue in greater depth and see how it applies to other peacemakers, or even in your life. Clearly, if this topic interests you, you'll want to answer Question #1 from the Mother Teresa chapter.

Help me remember to start getting questions written down for Eric to take to Ken & Heather. As you know, he's going to get to meet them in February over mid-winter break. I think one question had to do with knowing how Ken & Heather chose Anderson Sa and whether they've had the chance to meet or talk with him.

Summary of Homework Due on 2/5:
- Finish reading the 4 chapters in Part Two of the book and complete the journal entry. This work must be done prior to the start of class. Be ready to talk about Part Two in class.