Armenian Courses at College of Marin

College of Marin’s Winter semester enrollment is now open! 
Here is the list of my Winter courses which feature Armenia, Georgia, and the region. ..
See catalogue or website for more info!
Happy New Year! -Talin

Castles Churches, and Caravanseris!
5 class meetings, Tuesdays 1:10- 3PM
Kentfield Campus, Academic Center room 101
2/4 – 3/4
$126

Medieval Near East 
4 class meetings, Thursdays 1:10-3pm
IVC Campus Novato, building 7 room 101
2/20 – 3/13
$112

https://marincommunityed.augusoft.net

23 Feb: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CONTEST (Zarkatxman Mertsoom)

On Sunday, February 23, Hamazkayin is organizing a particularly fun and engaging family event called GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CONTEST (Zarkatxman Mertsoom) at Khatchaturian Community Center, Saroyan Hall at 825 Brotherhood way at 2:00 pm 

Several groups of up to 10 individuals each will compete against each other in a competition of general knowledge.  Questions about Armenian art, language, history, sports, literature and more will be asked in English.

Each group will work together to provide an answer that is handed to a jury.  After all questions are answered, the jury will announce the winning group and runner ups.

The participants will receive a package in English of topics ahead of the contest to help prepare in advance.

Register at Hamazkayin@gmail.com or call 650-492-0832

 Light refreshments served

Admission Free 

23 Feb: Armenia – The Lone Stone- A Traveller’s Guide, Author Event.

An exclusive event with Author David Karamian discussing his latest Traveler’s Guide through Armenia.  Immerse yourself in the captivating journey through Armenia with this comprehensive traveler’s guide. Explore the resilient land’s vibrant cities, unveiling urban gems and hidden treasures. Delve into the rich tapestry of Armenian history, from ancient stone monuments to modern icons. Embark on breathtaking road trips to timeless sites, trails, eco-tourism spots, and adventure destinations. Find essential guides, local phrases, and activities tailored for kids, families, and adults. This immersive guide unveils the depth of Armenia’s cities, history, arts, and culture, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

27 Feb: St. Gregory of Narek: Redefining a Mystic Author

4 p.m. 
Stephens Hall 270  UC Berkeley

Lecture Abstract:

In this short introduction to St. Gregory of Narek (945–1003) I will start with a brief definition of “mysticism” simply to show that St. Gregory of Narek does not quite fit the stereotypical portrait of a medieval mystic author; that his “mysticism” is essentially Sacramental Theology at its best, rooted in the deeper meanings of Baptism and the Eucharist and heightened by the use of biblical imageries that have in turn acquired a rich history of interpretation in the course of their transmission up to his time. I will provide several keys for a better understanding of Gregory’s works in at least two genres: odes and prayers. 

Speaker’s Bio: 

Abraham Terian is Emeritus Professor of Armenian Theology and Patristics at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, New York, where he also served as Academic Dean and edited the St. Nersess Theological Review for 12 years (1997–2008, the only Western-language periodical on Armenian Theology). Prior to his time at St. Nersess, he was Professor of Intertestamental and Early Christian Literatures at Andrews University for twenty years (1973–93), and for four years a recurring Visiting Professor for Armenian and Hellenistic Studies at the University of Chicago (1984–88). He is an internationally renowned expert in the fields of Hellenistic, early Christian and medieval Armenian literatures, fields in which he has published extensively. As a Fulbright Scholar and Visiting Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2006, he became the first recipient of the Fulbright Distinguished Chair in the Humanities award. In 2008 he was elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia; in 2016 a Fellow of the Ambrosian Academy of Milan; and in 2018 a Fellow of the National Humanities Center, USA.

https://events.berkeley.edu/armenian/event/283914-st-gregory-of-narek-redefining-a-mystic-author