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Are the Beatitudes a fantasy vision of an impossible world? Or was Jesus providing a glimpse of a radical new world, where hunger, mourning, poverty, and innocence are the seeds of God's new community, bringing healing and reconciliation for all? Who might be at the heart of that community today?

This course, offered by Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, is for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the Bible and its relation to contemporary life. All are welcome, regardless of denominational or religious affiliation. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary. 

This event is being advertised by, but not run by Valhalla Parish.

Course Format and Requirements

Each class will run on zoom for two hours with a 5 minute break half-way through. Although the bulk of the class will consist of Sylvia teaching, participants will also be able to post questions and points for discussion in the chat which Sylvia will monitor and answer. Powerpoint will be used periodically to show biblical texts and illustrations.

Each class will be recorded. Students who miss a class can request a link to watch the recording.  Registrants can also follow the entire course through the recordings. The recordings will not be posted in any other context.

There are no assignments and no required reading for this course, although suggestions for further reading will be made as the course progresses.

Course Fee

This course is offered on a Pay What You Can. The intstructor has suggested the following amounts: 

  • $125 (full fee)                
  • $ 75 (reduced fee)
  • $ 40 (discounted fee)

It is also possible to have your course fees covered by a scholarship fund.

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