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- Intro to the World of Tea In-PersonLittle Rock Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
An introduction to the world of tea including its history, where it comes from and how it's processed. This class offers an opportunity to taste a variety of teas including black, green, oolong, white, herbal and rooibos. Learn about potential health benefits, all about brewing the perfect cup of tea, and more.
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- Hinduism and Buddhism In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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This course explores the rich philosophical and spiritual ideas of Hinduism and Buddhism, inviting participants to explore perspectives that stretch the imagination and deepen reflection on life's biggest questions. Topics include reincarnation, karma, meditation, enlightenment, a universe of many dimensions, God as cosmic energy, the problem of the ego, compassion, impermanence, the authentic aims of life, and the possibility of liberation from suffering. There are no "right answers." Instead, participants are invited to engage these ideas with an open mind, comparing them with their own beliefs and values while developing a personal philosophy of life that is informed through dialogue with these rich philosophical and cultural traditions.
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- Grandparenting Today OnlineOnline
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: Fall26COU104202
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 11/9/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 8
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Elizabeth Vines
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Join us this fall as we discuss, “Troubles in the Nest: When things go wrong in families and the impacts on Grandparents.” During the term, we will discuss substance abuse, legal problems, financial strains, custodial care, estrangement and abandonment, and boundary conflicts. Each week we will discuss how these topics impact us as grandparents today. Additionally, during the fall term, we will share holiday activities and celebrations to enjoy with our grandchildren. Our online class is discussion-based and interactive, and is a good way to develop some new LifeQuest friends, as well as strengthen our grandparenting skills. Online resources relating to our topics will be emailed each week in advance of class.
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- Contemporary Social Issues In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Join this participant-driven discussion class exploring today's social, political, environmental, and economic issues. Building on the instructor's popular Global Affairs class, this course broadens the conversation to include topics that are both U.S.-focused and international in scope. Discussions will be shaped by participants' interests and current events, encouraging thoughtful dialogue, diverse perspectives, and respectful exchange. No prior knowledge is required. Bring your curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to engage in meaningful conversation.
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- Exploring the Wisdom of Dreams OnlineOnline
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: Fall26COU106901
Dates: 9/15/2026 - 11/3/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 8
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Jan Dean
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Dreams hold a unique potential to revitalize our connection to imagination and foster a deeper sense of authenticity. This course invites participants to venture into the mysterious and enriching world of dreams, serving as a guide to uncovering the wisdom and personal insights woven within our nightly adventures. Using experiential exercises, this program aims to illuminate the vital role dreams can play in understanding our unconscious and enhancing our waking lives.
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- What is Mystical Theology? In-PersonLittle Rock Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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This class will explore Mystical Theology, drawing on a variety of sources from theology, comparative religion, psychology, philosophy, and history. After an overview of how mystical theology relates to familiar theological ideas, we will explore the basic elements of individual spiritual growth, interior life, and aspects of spirituality in community and social life.
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- Imagining God Part 2 In-PersonLittle Rock Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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In this class we’ll explore creation, creators, and never-ending creativity. We will look at these topics from various angles: ancient Near Eastern myths of creation, the Judeo-Christian Bible creation myth, science, evolutionary thinkers (Loren Eiseley), process thinkers (Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, A.N. Whitehead), and others.
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- Sips Through Time In-PersonLittle Rock Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Beverages are more than refreshment — they're windows into human history, culture, and innovation. This lecture series explores six iconic drinks: beer, wine, alcohol, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola. Begin with beer and wine, the social drinks born in civilization's cradles. Then discover alcohol's dramatic impact on the Americas. Trace coffee, the drink of enlightenment and revolution, and tea, the imperial beverage that shaped global trade and culture. Finally, explore Coca-Cola, the first global beverage brand and symbol of American soft power. Drinks not included.
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- Grandparenting from a Distance In-PersonLittle Rock Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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When they live far away, maybe in different time zones, how can you enrich your relationship and create memories with your grandchildren? Join Jenni Duncan for ideas from her time as children's minister, participation in 2 long-distance grandparenting groups and 23 years as "Gigi." Connect cousins from age 2 to teens as they decorate cookies or make and eat Halloween "monsters." Surprise even college grandkids with deliveries and hold cousins' holiday Bingo games. From FaceTime games to sharing what you know or book clubs, we can connect with different ages across the miles. Join us!
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- Socrates Cafe : Wednesday In-PersonLittle Rock Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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At Socrates Cafe, people explore questions from their lives through public, nonacademic dialogue. At each cafe, participants propose questions and then vote to decide the topic. This is a safe space to pose the questions that come with life. This class will be conducted the same as the Thursday class. Please only register for one or the other, not both.
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- Socrates Cafe : Thursday In-PersonLittle Rock Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
At Socrates Cafe, people explore questions from their lives through public, nonacademic dialogue. At each cafe, participants propose questions and then vote to decide the topic. This is a safe space to pose the questions that come with life. This class will be conducted the same as the Thursday class. Please only register for one or the other, not both.
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- Socrates Cafe : Conway In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: Fall26COU101101
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 11/9/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 8
Building: Conway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: Rm 1103/Blue Rm
Instructor: Allison Shutt
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Modeled after the Socrates Cafe class offered in Little Rock, this class provides a safe space to explore topics of interest to you in dialogue with others. Each week, participants may propose questions to the class and then all vote on which question to discuss. Come share your experience, wisdom, and curiosity about life with others.
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