Lifelong Learning
"When someone is taught the joy of learning, it becomes a life-long process that never stops. That is the challenge and joy of teaching."
- Melva Colins
This summer, let's unite to celebrate and respect our Black culture and Christian faith despite the ongoing challenges to our liberties. We are presently confronted with issues like attacks on critical race theory, diversity initiatives, and the truthful teaching of America's racial past. As we prepare ourselves for the upcoming academic year, let's face these challenges with an unyielding commitment to lifelong learning.
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Shockingly, 33% of high school graduates never read another book in their lifetime, and 42% of college graduates never pick up a book after college. In the past five years, 70% of US adults have not visited a bookstore, and 80% of US families did not purchase or read a book in the previous year.
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In light of the historical attempts to prohibit our ancestors from learning how to read and write, a revolutionary act this week could be visiting a bookstore or local library and selecting a great book to read.
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Scholar in Focus | Rev. Dr. Melva L. Sampson is a Wake Forest University School of Divinity Assistant Professor. She specializes in preaching, gender, digital media, performance, and sacred memory. Sampson is also the creator of Pink Robe Chronicles, a digital platform promoting faith and spirituality through womanist principles. She has a Ph.D. in Religion from Emory University and a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology. Sampson has published scholarship, sermons, and reflections that are highly regarded in the religious studies field.
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Dr. Melva streams Pink Robe Chronicles every Sunday at 8:00 am (EST.) on Facebook Live.
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Continue On | Continuing your education can be done by taking just one class or it can be achieved by receiving a certification, a degree, and many other things. It all depends on the goal that you are trying to achieve.
Many licenses, credentials or certifications require that continuing education courses are taken to maintain your active status. Some people have an interest in learning more about a particular subject. Take a look below at the available lifelong learning classes that we offer here on campus as well as online.
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