Presentation - “God’s Justice or Satan’s Deception: The Role of Religion in the Salem Witch Trials”

EVENT DETAILS: Mon. Oct. 6 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | ATC 107

“God’s Justice or Satan’s Deception: The Role of Religion in the Salem Witch Trials” — A lecture by OCTC Associate Professor Dr. Chris Cummins, followed by student performances of Trials and Tribulations of Salem’s Witches directed by Theater Professor Grae Greer.

MORE INFO: Owensboro Community & Technical College’s (OCTC) Heritage, Humanities, and Fine Arts Department invites the community to a month of thought-provoking and spine-chilling events centered on the Salem Witch Trials. From academic talks and student performances to horror film screenings, a student research exhibition, and even a cat adoption event, the series offers something for everyone this fall.

Running from Sept. 19 through Oct. 31, this is the second year OCTC has hosted Salem Witch Trials–themed programming. The 2025 series expands on last year’s success with more events, more community involvement, and new opportunities for students to showcase their work. The student research exhibition will be on display in the OCTC Library (LRE Bldg., Main Campus) from Sept. 19 through Oct. 31. The library is open Mon.-Fri., 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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You may also like the following events from Owensboro Community & Technical College:

• This Friday, 19th September, 08:00 am, Student Research Exhibition - The Salem Witch Trials (Sept. 19-Oct. 31) in Owensboro
• This month, 30th September, 07:00 pm, Presentation - “Global Histories of Witchcraft: Belief, Power and Persecution Across Cultures” in Owensboro
• Next month, 8th October, 04:30 pm, Salem Witch Trials Movie Night - "Long Legs" in Owensboro

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