From Heresy to Hope: The Development of a Liberal Religion – starts July 12

Sundays, July 12 – August 23
10:45 am – 12:15 pm, Hallman Room 305
Join the class in Realm. Registration is required.

From the Council of Nicaea to the current Article II revisions, we inherit a legacy of courage. Our forebears dared to challenge the status quo and created new possibilities of thought and action. Those before us opened new paths; we are encouraged to walk our own. This class offers a guided exploration of that story and its impact on our UU religion today.

Facilitated by Betty Loy, Mary Zaby, Charles McMullen, Diana Pollard and Martyn Abbott.

Class Sessions

July 12 – Introduction: Liberal Theology, Important Names & Ideas, Liberal Theology Tensions & Tenets

July 19 – Defining the Divine: The Trinitarian Controversy: Constantine, Arius, Michael Servetus, William Ellery Channing

July 26 – Key Movements that Shaped UU Beliefs: Transcendentalism, Humanism, Process Theology

August 1 – Transformation of UU Communities: Covenant, Polity, Pluralism, Religious Practices

August 9 – Evolution of UU Pathways to Spiritual Growth: Sources of Truth, Discerning Truth, Religious Education, Spiritual Practices

August 16 – Expansion of UU Justice, Equity and Equality: Personal Responsibility, Building a Just Community, Spiritual Practices

August 23 – Living Our Faith Today: UU Opportunities, Community Opportunities, Establishing Priorities