Students offered a new look at religion in course titled “Liberation of Theology”
This past semester Dr. Andrew Irvine, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion, has introduced a new course, entitled “Liberation of Theology,” that can now count as the religious course required within Maryville College’s core curriculum. This course takes a more hands-on approach as compared to the New and Old Testament courses that have been previously offered. Irvine’s new class gives students an opportunity to explore the idea of religion through many different lenses. “Religion is often thought of as existing in its own space,” Irvine said. “Theology of Liberation challenges all of that.” Irvine believes that religion is inherently connected to how we organize our society, distribute wealth and think critically about the lives we lead. Most of the class consists of students participating in discussion and posing questions about topics related to the course. “The students really have...
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A little help from my friends: Saint Paul and the Broken Bones
Blue velvet curtains covered the front of the stage and the silver slide of a trombone snaked its way through the curtain. The audience was crawling with anticipation. The curtain opened and the band entered the stage followed by the Saint Paul. He was cloaked in an iridescent robe with a studded lapel; the site was almost spiritual. When he began to sing a silence fell across the room. You could feel the power and soul in his voice from the floor to the tips of your fingers. He opened with his original, “Back to The Future,” which set the stage for the rest of the show featuring his second studio album, “Sea of Noise.” He owned the audience. His audacious nature held my attention with the way he commanded of the stage. The audience, which to my surprise,...
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A little help from my friends: Bringing in the new year at The Mill and Mine
The Mill and Mine, what could be considered Knoxville’s most popular up-and-coming music venue, held a New Year’s celebration featuring The Black Lilies and special guest Alanna Royale. The night began with a bang as Alanna Royale brought the whole house down. The opener’s thick, soulful voice filled the entire room and left the audience shaken. Dressed in a gold sparkly jump suit and moving with the grace of a seasoned performer, it was hard to believe that she wasn’t the one closing the show. The musicians in her brass back-up band seemed to be enjoying her performance and were in as much shock as the audience. She sang original material, which proved that she was not only an incredible performer but also an excellent songwriter. Most of her songs focused on struggles concerning love and loss. Alanna currently...
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A little help from my friends: The new 1975
I was dressed in black from head to toe and was trying to play it cool around my friend who was a few years older than I was and had already been in college for almost a year. It was my first concert, and my friend Angela and I had driven down to Chattanooga to see The 1975. It was three years ago, and they had just recently started touring in the US. Since then, I have attended more concerts than I can count, and my music taste has expanded further than what plays on local radio stations. This past week, I got the opportunity to experience The 1975 once again. However, this time I had pit access, and the young British indie band that I had once known in high school was promoting their gold record on their...
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