Throughout the year, the Godbey Lecture Series sponsors tours ranging from local one-day events to ten-day international excursions. Most are led by knowledgeable faculty who are experts in their fields and provide a multi-level learning experience for participants.
The Mexican Centennial Celebration and the Mexican Revolution
DeGolyer Library, SMU Campus
Wednesday, September 22
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: TBD
*Space is limited
From September 7 - December 17, 2010 the DeGolyer Library exhibit, Mexico, Porfiriation to Revolution, 1876 - 1920 will display photographs, manuscripts, and printed materials from Mexico including pictures of fighting and carnage of the Mexican Revolution, government leaders, native peoples, railroads, mining, agriculture, and the Mexican 1910 Centennial celebration
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Fall Day Tours
Exploring Sacred Spaces: Religious Architecture in North Texas
Wednesday, October 6
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: TBD
*Space is limited
Led by Dr. Robert Hunt, Director of Global Theological Education, Perkins School of Theology, SMU
Over the last several decades a number of immigrant groups have moved into the north Dallas area. These groups have brought religions and religious architecture new to North Texaxs. We will visit four of these religious traditions and their worship centers - exploring in each the relationship between architecture and spirituality:
Hindu Temple Society, Islamic Center of Irving, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, and Temple Shalom
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Firey Pool: the Maya and the Mythic Sea
Kimbell Art Museum
Thursday, November 4
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: TBD
Led by Dr. Adam Herring, Associate Professor of Art History, Meadows School of Art, SMU
*Space is limited
Photo Archive of past tours.
Big Bend, April 15-19, 2009
Fall 2009 Day Tour, Civil War Museum, November 4, 2009
Tour Cancellation and Refund Policy
We recommend that trip cancellation insurance be purchased by each participant. The Godbey Lecture Series reserves the right to amend or change its cancellation policy on any tour, as cancellation dates may vary according to dates of departure and tour length. Each tour's cancellation policy will be included in the tour's travel brochure.