Lenten Study Series Schedule
Our Sunday presentations are held in the Great Hall during our Adult Forum which begins with fellowship at 10:00am.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Finding Common Ground . . . and God: An Introduction
Presenter: Father Chris Hardman Audio and Video here...
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
The Roman Catholic Church
Presenter: Scott McLarty, M.A. in Theology from Loyola University, a member of the Religious Education Department at St. Ignatius Prep School and an adjunct professor at DePaul University. He also teaches scripture through the Archdiocese of Chicago's Chicago Catholic Scripture School. Audio and Video here...
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
The English Reformation and the Anglican Church
Presenter: Father David Jones, Episcopal priest, Connections for the Homeless, Evanston Audio and video here...
SUNDAY, MARCH 14
The Presbyterian Church
Presenter: Elizabeth Andrews, retired clergy, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
Audio and video here...
SUNDAY, MARCH 21
Orthodox Christianity
Presenter: Harold Peponis, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago
Audio and video here...
SUNDAY, MARCH 28
The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion
Presenter: David Skidmore, Canon for Communication for the Diocese of Chicago and editor of the Anglican Advance.
Audio and video here...
SUNDAY, APRIL 11
Conclusion and Group Discussion
Moderator: Father Chris Hardman
Reservations are required for the following evening presentations and visits.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 AT 6:00 PM *
Islam: the Other Religion of Abraham
Jewish-Christian dialogue has been alive and well in this country for several decades, but we are now only realizing that Islam is part of the religious mainline both in this country and around the world. Correct knowledge about Islam, the third great monotheistic religion, can lead to the dialogue that is very much needed today.
Audio here...
Presenter: Ronald Miller, Ph.D. in Comparative Religions from Northwestern University. In 1975, he co-founded Common Ground, a study center for interreligious dialogue. Ron has been teaching in the Religion Department at Lake Forest College for 30 years and has written several books.
THURSDAY, MARCH 4 AT 7:00 PM †
The Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago
1810 N. Pfingsten Road, Northbrook
For Muslims, the Mosque has a distinctive spiritual function. It is the place which rekindles the Muslim's spirituality, and provides a sense of sanctity, calmness, and inner peace. Visit includes an invitation to join their Evening Prayer Service.
THURSDAY, MARCH 11 AT 6:00 PM *
Judaism
Although often considered an ancient religion and the oldest of the three Abrahamic faiths, Judaism has never stopped evolving. Indeed, what is commonly understood as "Judaism" - i.e. rabbinic, Talmudic, classical Judaism - is a development of late antiquity and the early middle ages and thus in some sense a younger religion than Christianity. This presentation will survey some of the major historical developments of Judaism (including the birth of Christianity) and the major features of rabbinic and other forms of Judaism. Audio and video here...
Presenter: Adam Rose, instructor at the University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies, teaching primarily in the Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults. His teaching interests focus on the myths and scriptures of various traditions. Adam received his graduate education at the University of Chicago Committee on the General Studies in Humanities and the Committee on Human Development. He received the 2007 Graham School Excellence in Teaching Award.
TUESDAY, MARCH 23 AT 7:00 PM †
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Road, Northfield
A liberal Reform congregation emphasizing the intimate relationship among clergy, congregants and the community at large, Temple Jeremiah was founded in 1959 by a small group of dedicated individuals who wanted to create a religious institution that combined the enduring ethics and traditions of Judaism with the ongoing needs of contemporary society.
* A light supper will be served at 6:00pm; presentation begins promptly at 6:30pm.
† Participants will meet at the address provided at 7:00pm.
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