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- The Search for the Historical Jesus
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Dates: 3/31/2025 - 5/12/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: 16
Instructor: Shivaun Corry
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Did Jesus exist, or is he a mythical figure? If he existed, did he believe he was the son of God, or was he solely a political revolutionary? In this course, we will set theological discussions aside to examine the evidence for the historical Yeshua ben Yosef (Jesus, son of Joseph) of Nazareth. We’ll learn about ongoing archaeological excavations in the Jordan Valley, study 1st-century Jewish and Roman texts, and explore how leading secular and religious scholars around the world search for the historical Jesus.
Please Note: No Class 4/21 for Patriots' Day.
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- Local Immigrants and Refugees Since 1965
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
The United States is an immigrant nation, but the role of immigrants has often been misunderstood and oversimplified. Immigrants are diverse and fundamental to the identity of our nation and functioning of our society. This Senior College course introduces us to the settlement, contributions, and challenges of our local immigrants who came from all corners of the globe. 2025 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Nationality and Immigration Act of 1965. Through the study and discussion of immigrant reforms, settlement patterns, community development, and personal stories, you will learn more about the world and our local communities in Boston and New England in just six weeks.
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- Crafting the Republic: A Journey Through the U.S. Constitution
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This is a general course on the history of the United States Constitution. The course will first cover the background to the Constitution from the development of the English colonies, the American War for independence, and the Articles of Confederation. Then we will discuss the debates in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787 that brought about the final document and eventually the Bill of Rights. We will also go through the important lines in the Constitution. The rest of the course will then trace how the Constitution has evolved and impacted us over the centuries followed by an open class discussion on whether the Constitution needs to be changed. There will be plenty of time for class input. It should be a stimulating class! Please Note: No Class 4/21 for Patriots' Day.
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- Global Hotspots and U.S. Foreign Policy
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This Senior College course will examine how the United States responds to the threats associated with the major “hot spots” in the world. In particular, the course will examine United States foreign policy with respect to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and the Middle East. In each of these “ hot spots” the course will explore how the individual threat developed, define the response to the threats by key presidential administrations, and evaluate the potential for resolution of the threat or the prospect of instability and conflict.
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- American Government in a Comparative Perspective
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Dates: 5/12/2025 - 6/23/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: 6
Instructor: Rachel Navarre
Why does the US only have two parties? Would US politics be less contentious if we have a prime minister and a parliament? Why does the UK not have judicial review, and should we? What impact would changing the voting system have? While typical studies on US government lack answers to these questions, comparative politics has something to say. This course will understand what makes American democracy different from other democracies, and what impact those different choices have on our politics today.
No Class 5/26 due to Memorial Day
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