Celebrating the 900th
Anniversary of the Birth of
Hildegard of Bingen
(1098-1179)
Philosopher, Theologian, Composer, Physician, Herbalist,
Abbess, Mystic, Preacher, Prophetess, Imperial Adviser
September 17, 1998 (sessions all day!!!)
Department of Philosophy, University of Hawai`i
2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall C-308
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CELEBRATING THE 900TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE BIRTH OF
HILDEGARD OF BINGEN (1098-1179)
with Faculty and Students from the University of Hawai`i at Manoa
On September 17, 1998
P R O G R A M
- 9 a.m.
- "Hildegard of Bingen and Female Monastic Life in the Middle Ages"
- (Professor Karen Jolly, Department of History, UH)
- 10:15 a.m.
- "Poetry, Mysticism, and the Music of Hildegard of Bingen"
- (Professor E. Douglas Bomberger, Department of Music, UH)
- 11:15 a.m.
- "Herbs, Humours, and Healing"
- (Professor Mary Tiles, Department of Philosophy, UH)
- 12:15 p.m.
- Video: "Hildegard" (by James Runcie).
- The film recreates the events that lead to Hildegard's trial in 1148.
- 1:30 p.m.
- "Forum: Why Rediscover Hildegard?" ,
- (Professor Ruth Dawson, Director of Women's Studies, UH)
- 2:45 p.m.
- "Illuminated Reflexions of a Visionary World"
- (Carol Langner, Slide Curator, Department of Art, UH)
- 3:45 p.m.
- "Was Saint Hildegard of Bingen a Feminist?"
- (Professor Tamara Albertini, Department of Philosophy, UH)
Related events on campus
- September 7-25
- Book display at Hamilton Library (Ross Christensen)
- Music display at Sinclair Library (Gregg Geary)
- September 17, 5:30 p.m.
- Mass celebration commemorating Hildegard of Bingen
- (The Newman Center, 1941 East-West Road)
Created 9/1/98 by Karen Jolly