Sister Helen Prejean

Sister Helen Prejean is a Roman Catholic nun of the Congregation of St. Joseph, a leading activist for the abolition of the death penalty, and the founder of Survive, an organization devoted to providing counseling to the families of victims of violence. Her memoir, Dead Man Walking, was nominated for the 1993 Pulitzer Prize. In 1998, she was awarded the Pacem Terris Award and is the recipient of numerous other honors and awards.

(Fall 2009, Spring 2011)

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As we continue to navigate challenges and new ways of living with COVID-19, this spring the Houston Seminar is offering more courses on Zoom, as well as outdoor, socially distanced in-person experiences around Houston. Please join us as we dive into literature, landscape, history, philosophy, politics, and more. Most of our Zoom courses will be recorded, and will be available on our website after they take place. Please note that by registering for Zoom courses, you are understood to be giving your permission to be recorded.

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Welcome to Spring 2021!
As we continue to navigate challenges and new ways of living with COVID-19, this spring the Houston Seminar is offering more courses on Zoom, as well as outdoor, socially distanced in-person experiences around Houston. Please join us as we dive into literature, landscape, history, philosophy, politics, and more. Most of our Zoom courses will be recorded, and will be available on our website after they take place. Please note that by registering for Zoom courses, you are understood to be giving your permission to be recorded.

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