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Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Prison Poems: Hope and Courage

“Who am I?” is a question Dietrich Bonhoeffer asked in a poem written from a Nazi prison in Berlin. Born in 1906, Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian. A fierce opponent of the Nazis, he was imprisoned in 1943 for participation in attempts to assassinate and overthrow Hitler. He was executed by hanging in 1945, just weeks before the Allies liberated his prison. A prolific writer, he wrote only ten poems—all composed during his imprisonment. This course will explore Bonhoeffer’s poetry as a window into Nazi Germany, and the courage and hope portrayed by Bonhoeffer and other Nazi resisters.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Prison Poems: Hope and Courage
“Who am I?” is a question Dietrich Bonhoeffer asked in a poem written from a Nazi prison in Berlin. Born in 1906, Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian. A fierce opponent of the Nazis, he was imprisoned in 1943 for participation in attempts to assassinate and overthrow Hitler. He was executed by hanging in 1945, just weeks before the Allies liberated his prison. A prolific writer, he wrote only ten poems—all composed during his imprisonment. This course will explore Bonhoeffer’s poetry as a window into Nazi Germany, and the courage and hope portrayed by Bonhoeffer and other Nazi resisters.
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Instructor: David Fetterman Fee: $0.00
Dates: 6/27/2023 - 8/8/2023 Days: Tu Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sessions: 5
THIS CLASS WILL MEET OVER ZOOM
This class will meet on June 27; July 11, 25; Aug 1 and 8.

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