The liberal arts are techniques for freedom.
Christian Golden is a Lecturer in Philosophy at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He also offers courses through Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies. He has taught at Jessup during the Summer months since 2013, having so far offered courses in Stoicism, the history of underground music and the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt. Dr. […]
Spread the word! Just letting people know what we’re doing warms our hearts and increases our possibilities, as well as contributing (we hope) to the de-stigmatization of prisoners. Let people know about the project, and tell them why it’s important. Put a link to us up on your website or blog. On the other side, […]
We have many passionate scholars inside the prison, most of whom we are unable to name. Equally passionate are our scholars on the outside: Eyal Aviv Mikita Brottman Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J. Daniel J. Brunson Andrea Cantora Sam Doernberg Rachel Donaldson Christian Golden Judith Lichtenberg Lewis Lorton Dana Howard Marc M. Howard Bryce Huebner Matthew […]
Scholars in the JCI program, both on the inside and the outside have been the authors–and the subjects–of various publications, in books, magazines, newspapers, and academic journals. Take a look at a some of these articles. Publications about the JCI Scholars Program: Christina Jedra, Inmates Become Scholars with College Courses Behind Bars, Capital Gazette, December […]
Drew Leder reflects on the history of the work currently known as the JCI Scholars Program: Reading backwards in time, the JCI (Jessup Correctional Institution) Scholars Program can be seen as having begun July 13, 2009. I was responding to a request from Glennor Shirley, then the excellent head librarian for the Maryland prison system. […]
Lewis Lorton (Col, US Army, Ret), DDS, MSD is a former research scientist both in the US Army Medical Dept and a variety of other civilian institutions. He was a statistical consultant at both the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and Letterman Army Institute of Research. He was head of data analysis for the […]
Before entering the technology industry Mark taught math, science and art in public schools in California, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. He then spent over 25 years in software development and network management, helping to build one of the largest global internet companies. Since leaving that career in 2001 he has been a volunteer in prison […]
Joshua Miller is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, MD, and the editor of The Good Society. He also writes at the anotherpanacea blog. Dr. Miller’s primary research is on civic engagement and citizenship, especially in the work of Hannah Arendt, and he is […]
Daniel H. Levine is an Assistant Professor at the Maryland School of Public Policy and a Research Fellow with the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland. Dr. Levine’s research is on the moral dimensions of military operations, particularly non-traditional operations such as counterinsurgency and peacekeeping. His most recent publication, “Some Considerations for Civilian-Peacekeeper […]
Mikita Brottman is a Professor in the Department of Humanistic Studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and a psychoanalyst. In her writing and teaching, she explores her interests in literature, psychoanalytic thinking, forensics, animals, and true crime. She has taught various courses at JCI since fall 2012. Her book about teaching advanced literature […]
Drew Leder is Professor of Philosophy at the Loyola University of Maryland. He has been teaching in Maryland prisons since 1992, and began the program that is now the JCI Scholars Program in 2009. Dr. Leder, who also has an M.D., has done a lot of writing on the body and illness. This is a […]
In the years that we’ve been active, we’ve been honored to be able to offer a host of compelling courses at JCI. Scroll through our “back catalog” and take a look at some of our previous offerings. Advanced Literature Instructor: Mikita Brottman, Spring 2013 and ongoing (limited to 10 students) Age of Reform Instructor: Rachel […]
In Spring 2016, the JCI scholars program is offering the following classes: World Politics Monday, 2.45-4.45 Instructor: Marc M. Howard Syllabus Bioethics Monday, 7-9pm Instructors: Sam Doenberg and Dana Howard Syllabus Classics in Ethics and Political Philosophy Monday 2.45-4.45 Instructor: Judith Lichtenberg Syllabus Topics in the Humanities Tuesday, 11.30-2.15 Instructor: Mikita Brottman Syllabus Inside-Out Prison Exchange Course: […]
Our Program is dedicated to a simple concept: no one in society should be deprived of access to ideas. This has led all of us, through different paths, to seek opportunities to teach and learn outside the walls of the academy, built to keep people out on the basis of their social standing and financial […]
Donate! The Scholars program is not currently accepting donations as we wait to determine whether JCI will allow us to return to the facility. Your support is appreciated. Patrons Mikita Brottman Misha Bushyager Susan F. Fields Nancy Gallagher Amy Eisner Patty Kirsch Kate Lasko Ruth W. Miller Jamie Lynn O’Marr Sarah Shugars Rachel E.S. Walton […]