Roger Williams: All the World’s a Stage


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ClassGraphic Roger Williams was perhaps the most studied early colonial figure. The basic facts of his life are covered by almost every Rhode Island student. But his personal life, political and philosophical ideas, and his legacy are complicated, confusing, and often stunning. Join National Park Service Ranger Andrew Schnetzer as we reviewing the years leading up to Williams's birth. The cast of characters include Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Francis Bacon, Edward Coke, Shakespeare, and others.
 
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Tue

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Andrew Schnetzer 

 

Notice

Please read:  Suggested Reading:  Roger Williams and His World: A History in Documents by Dr. Charlotte Carrington-Farmer, Broadview Press, 2025.

Assignment for the class: Be prepared to discuss your answers to:
  1. What aspects of 16th/17th English life did you find surprising?
  2. In this class, we'll discuss topics that are often related personal beliefs. What skills will you bring to class that support sharing and listening to people who are different from yourself?

 

Tuition:  $0.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/29/2026 Tue 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Andrew Schnetzer  ClassRoom

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