Again, I was impressed by the speakers. After listening to Cheikh Anta Babou, I want to take his his course.  Probably, like a lot of other Americans, I have a limited vision of Islam.  It wasn't necessarily negative, but it did not incorporate the wide divisions and philosophy of the Muslim faith.  I am enriched by acquiring this knowledge.
Also, like an earlier blogger, I understand that their is an element of diversity among our participants and I appreciate their candor.  Jerry