Author Archives: Rebecca Vogler

Halloween at Special Collections

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

Among the bonny winding banks, Where Doon rins, wimplin’ clear, Where Bruce ance ruled the martial ranks, And shook his Carrick spear, Some merry, friendly, country-folks, Together did convene, To burn their nits, and pou their stocks, And haud their … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther – Doctor in Bible

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

Five hundred years ago today, Martin Luther was awarded a doctorate in theology.  In 1512, Luther was 28 years old.  Seven years before, when Luther was attending law school at the University of Erfurt, a place he called a beerhouse … Continue reading →

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Teacher Spotlight: September 2012 Edition – Dr. Rabia Gregory

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

Dr. Rabia Gregory, an assistant professor in the Religious Studies department at the University of Missouri, is the focus of the first Teacher Spotlight of the new school year.  Her primary interest is in medieval women’s religious literature, and she … Continue reading →

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