Course Description: This six-week course will examine the history and literature of the Norse world from Heathen to Christian. Classes will cover cosmology, weapons, history, literature, prominent individuals and geography. Designed to be both informative and enjoyable, the course welcomes learners of all backgrounds and emphasizes curiosity, storytelling, and the timeless imaginative power of Norse tradition.
Instructor: Gypsey E. Teague is an accomplished librarian, educator, author, and former U.S. Army Captain whose career spans more than four decades in higher education, military service, and professional writing. She has served in academic leadership roles at Clemson University and Langston University and has taught a wide range of subjects—including business, English, research methods, and library studies—both in the United States and abroad. Teague is the author of numerous scholarly and creative works, including books on Norse studies, divination, gender identity, and fantasy literature, and she has presented widely at national and international conferences. With multiple master’s degrees and extensive experience in teaching, research, and public speaking, she brings deep knowledge, humor, and insight to her courses, engaging learners of all backgrounds.
Schedule: 6 sessions: Tuesdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 10, 1:00-2:30pm.
Location: Room 203, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach.
Cost: $40
