Introduction to Wisdom of the World Religions: March

     

Most Americans see "religion" as an isolated topic—largely due to our unique First Amendment and a curious educational system that breaks classes into separate topics. Historically, no other culture has ever isolated its “religion” from its politics, culture, spirituality, ethics, entertainment, and behavior. Therefore, to understand the “religions of the world”, we must understand that ancient Egyptians, Pagans, Chinese, Greeks, Hindus, Native Americans & Africans, etc., always rooted their whole lives in what we Americans erroneously label “religion” as a separate topic. Also included in this introductory class, we will see how even modern atheists are “religious” in the ancient sense of the word. 

 

Thursday, Mar 14, 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Michael Bogar, MDiv, ThM
Location: Zoom (link information will be sent out a few days prior to class and on class night)

Tuition: $25 until 8pm 3/10, $30 after 

 

This is part 1 of the 11-part series on the Wisdom of the World Religions. To register for all 11 classes for $220 ($20/class), or learn more about the series, vist the Wisdom of the World Religions 11 Month Series information page.

 

Michael Bogar, MDiv, ThM: Michael’s approach is from a full-life experience and he can relate to a wide range of people. He has a way of communicating with those at the top of their game and those ready to quit. Life is educational, each morning presents an opportunity to begin anew. He has taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels and has a proven ability to inform and inspire students ranging from the informal beginner to the serious scholar. Students and audience members frequently comment on his depth of scholarship, personal approach, and sense of humor.

 

Michael has studied and taught classical religious texts from many religious traditions and is a very effective teacher of spiritual concepts. He has studied Jungian Depth Psychology and universal mythologies. He is a brilliant integrator of mythology, theology, personal spirituality, practical philosophy, and depth psychology. He combines deep scholarship, spontaneous humor, and contagious enthusiasm with a down-to-earth practical approach to personal and spiritual growth. People open up easily to his clear and amicable style.