UU University
Adult Religious Education
2005
What is UU University? It’s the Adult Religious Education program at First UU!
So what? Come and find out. Join us for an exciting series of programs that will enhance your mind and enrich your spirit.
Classes begin 27 January 2005. Space is limited. Sign up now!
First Unitarian Universalist
Church of Detroit.
4605 Cass Ave. at Forest
Detroit, MI 48201
313-833-9107
Courses
The City
A reading and discussion on the history, culture, problems, and possibilities of the city of Detroit. We will read selections from Max Weber, Lewis Mumford, Jane Jacobs, and Thomas Sugrue. Sugrue’s book, The Origins of the Urban Crisis, $22.95 pb. can be purchased new or used at Wayne State University Bookstore.
Instructors: Walter (Trey)
Greene and David Parke.
Meets: To be rescheduled.
Cost: $15 per person.
The Hebrew Prophets
A reading and discussion course on “The Old Testament” prophets, including Isaiah, Amos, and Hosea, who pronounced judgment on Israel for its idolatry while exulting in Israel’s devotion to God as the Holy One of Israel. No previous background in biblical studies is assumed. Class members provide their own Bibles.
Instructors: David Parke and Ruth Seifert.
Meets: 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2005.
Cost: $15 per person
Encountering God
A reading and discussion on the divine-human encounter as celebrated in the world’s great religious traditions. The text is Diana Eck, Encountering God, $19 pb. Copies are on sale at the church office
M-F 9-12.
Instructor: David Parke.
Meets: 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursdays 21, 28, April, 5, 12 May.
Cost: $15 per person.
Black Pioneers in a White Denomination
A reading and discussion course on the 20th century ministers who broke the color line in the American Unitarian Association. The text is Mark Morrison-Reed, Black Pioneers in a White Denomination, $16 pb. Copies are on sale at the church office. M-F 9-12.
Instructors: Rhonda Rogers and Mildred Robinson.
Meets: TBA
Cost: TBA
The New Unitarian Universalist
A three-week orientation to Unitarian Universalism and to the First UU Church of Detroit. Topics include UU principles, UU history, and opportunities for spiritual and ethical growth.
Instructor: Dan Wiest, assisted by church members.
Meets: TBA
Cost: TBA
Note: All persons are warmly invited to participate in these programs. Tuition must be paid in advance at the church office. If less than seven persons sign up for a course, it may not be offered (at the discretion of the instructor). Also, instructors may limit the number of registrants in a given course. A brief course evaluation will be conducted at the final session.
Future programs under consideration include The Draft, Female Spirituality, Aging, The Artist’s Way, and Challenges for Non-Traditional Couples. We invite your suggestions for future classes.
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4605 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
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| Courses | Price | Participants | Course total | |
| ___ | The City | $15.00--- | _________ | ________ |
| ___ | The Hebrew Prophets | $15.00--- | _________ | ________ |
| ___ | Encountering God | $15.00--- | _________ | ________ |
| Grand total | ________ | |||