The Righteous Ruler: Lessons from the Medieval Islamic Literary Tradition on Good Governance

The Columbus State University Medieval Renaissance Studies Program and Certificate presents: The Righteous Ruler: Lessons from Medieval Islamic Literary Tradition on Good Governance. 

Dr. Ryan Lynch of the Department of History will be giving a lecture on the topic of Islamic governance in medieval times. Specifically, the lecture will focus on the question of what makes a good leader or ruler is not just a topic for modern discussion, but has been debated for millennia. In the ancient and medieval world, an entire genre of writing - often called "wisdom literature" - was dedicated to this question. In this lecture, Dr. Ryan Lynch will focus on the role and value of these texts from the perspective of the medieval Islamic world, highlighting a number of stories and traditions surrounding that age old question: what is "good governance," and what makes a good government?

Please join us at 12:30PM in the Schwob Memorial Library Forum on Main Campus for a unique discussion.

African American Read-In

CSU Libraries and the English Department are sponsoring the African American Read-In to be held on February 16 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Forum Area of the Simon Schwob Memorial Library (Main Campus). Various members of Columbus State University and the community will present readings/interpretations of works by African American authors.  A light lunch will be served.  Please consider joining us.

Opening Reception and Gallery Talk: “Carson’s Columbus: Race, Class, and Gender in 20th Century Columbus

Columbus State University Libraries presents “Carson’s Columbus: Race, Class, and Gender in 20th Century Columbus,” an opening reception and gallery talk, Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5-6 p.m. in the Schwob Memorial Library on CSU’s main campus. The exhibit will be on display in the library gallery (first floor) from Jan. 31- April 21. Admission is free.

Date:

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Time:

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Location:

Library Forum Area

Campus:

Schwob Library