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Contains 15 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 03/30/2027 at 7:00 PM (CDT)
This course examines the geography, history, natural environment, and culture of Iceland.
Tuesdays, March 30 - May 4 7-8 PM, CT
Learning about a place before visiting enriches the experience. This course prepares you to visit Iceland by examining its unique culture, geography, and natural environment. Each session focuses on a different theme with the goal of developing a deeper understanding of Iceland.
Target Audience: The main target audience is those planning to participate in the 2027 Bulldogs on the Road trip to Iceland, but the course is open to anyone.
Course Objectives:
- Appreciate the unique geographic location of Iceland.
- Recognize aspects of Icelandic culture, including language, food, religion, architecture, sports, dress, and music.
- Identify natural phenomena, including geologic features, flora, fauna, and climate.
- Explore the history of Iceland from initial settlement to modern times.
Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partner organizations receive exclusive tuition discounts for Concordia Nebraska Studia Vitae courses. Please visit cune.edu/partnerdiscount to view a list of current preferred partners and verify your membership to receive your discount code.
Dr. Joel Helmer (Moderator)
Professor of Geography, Chair Department of History, Geography, Intercultural Studies and Modern Languages
Concordia University, Nebraska
Dr. Joel Helmer serves as professor of geography and Chair of the Department of History, Geography, Intercultural Studies and Modern Languages at Concordia University, Nebraska, where he has taught since 2007. He teaches a variety of geography and environmental science courses and regularly leads international travel courses, with recent trips including Peru, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Dr. Helmer holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Oklahoma State University, an M.A. in Geography from the University of Akron and a B.S. in Secondary Education from Concordia University, Nebraska. His teaching includes courses such as GPS and Drone Technology, World Regional Geography, Introduction to Human Geography and Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
Dr. Helmer’s book Nebraska's Bucks and Bulls: The Greatest Stories of Hunting Whitetail, Mule Deer, and Elk in the Cornhusker State was published by the University of Nebraska Press in 2020. A passionate traveler and outdoorsman, he has visited all 50 U.S. states and 25 countries. He enjoys reading, hunting, fishing and working on his acreage. Dr. Helmer and his wife, Holly, who serves as catalog librarian at Concordia, have three children, all of whom are Concordia alumni: Will ’20, Harrison ’21 and Hannah ’25.
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Contains 36 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 11/10/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST)
This course examines how the concepts of Paideia and Scholé provide a foundation for holistic, joyful leadership development, guiding participants to cultivate habits for mind, body, and spirit and create a personal lifelong learning plan.
November 3 - December 8, Tuesdays at 7 PM CST
This six-week session explores how Paideia (the holistic formation of a person) and Scholé (the practice of restful and contemplative learning) provide a foundation for joyful, high-impact, lifelong learning for leaders. We will learn from the practices of past and present leaders and explore a variety of habits related to nurturing mind, body and spirit. By considering the power of learning in small, intentional groups, each participant will be challenged to devise a personal lifelong learning plan.
Course Objectives:
- Distinguish between modern information gathering and the classical ideals of Paideia and Scholé.
- Analyze the habits and practices of historical and contemporary leaders who prioritize lifelong learning.
- Evaluate specific disciplines and practices for nurturing the mind, body, and spirit within the demands of leadership.
- Design a personalized lifelong learning plan rooted in restful and contemplative study.
Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partner organizations receive exclusive tuition discounts for Concordia Nebraska Studia Vitae courses. Please visit cune.edu/partnerdiscount to view a list of current preferred partners and verify your membership to receive your discount code.
Dr. Bernard Bull (Moderator)
President, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of Academic Ventures
Concordia University, Nebraska
Dr. Bernard Bull is President, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of Academic Ventures at Concordia University, Nebraska. He is author, co-author, and/or editor of a number of books, including The Pedagogy of Faith, Digitized: Spiritual Implications of Technology, Imagine the Possibilities: Conversations on the Future of Christian Education, Prep Talks: Tales of Challenges & Opportunities in Christian Education, and his most recent book, Faithful and Flourishing: A Guide to Excellence in Christian Schools.
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