Area ministers of Unitarian Universalist congregations are making their Adult Religious Education offerings available to all UUs in the area. Here are the current offerings.
UU Crash Course Series with Rev. Krista Taves (Eliot Chapel)
Dive into UU history and theology with this 4 session class. More information here.
Parents as Spiritual Guides (offered by Eliot Chapel)
Topics include Exploring your Own Spiritual Journey and Ways to Provide Spiritual Experiences for Children More information here.
Rev. Dr. Claudia Hall (Metro East UU Congregation) is offering
The Bible for Liberal Religious People
In this class students will learn the following:
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October- The history and development of the Bible Canon itself, including the variety of texts that comprise what is considered Scripture by various Jewish and Christian sects, and the texts that were left out
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January- The various ways these texts have been interpreted by Jewish and Christian leaders over the centuries, within various historical contexts.
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February- The rise of Historical-Critical method and how that changed the way the Bible was interpreted and understood.
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March- The impact of various sciences on biblical interpretation and the ongoing adaptations for progressive Judaism and Christianity based on these impacts.
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April- How to exegete and interpret Biblical texts in context, with specific attention given to ‘hot topics’ such as women in ministry, LGBTQIA equality, Immigration, Abortion, and salvation.
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May- How to use the Bible (with its flaws and problems) as part of our spiritual heritage as progressive religious people.
Class will meet from 6:30-8 PM Central on Zoom, on the 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the month in Oct, Jan, Feb, March, April and May. You can choose to attend only certain months if you prefer, as each topic is mostly independent, although they all do integrate with each other. Contact Administrator Lynn Hunt for the zoom link for the classes.