After exploring free market economy benefits, we examine current issues that stress our social order. As society becomes more impersonal and politically divided, it is hard for the economy to deal with climate change, artificial intelligence, aging population, increasing income inequality and numorous other issues. This makes us concerned that our social order is at risk. But we can be hopeful that our future economy can survive and thrive. Formal economics studies are not a prerequisite for this course.

In this course, the key figures and events of the Old Testament (OT) will be covered in chronological order, supported by maps illustrating the locations of kingdoms, cities, battles, journeys, and more. In addition, modern biblical scholarship, along with scientific and archaeological discoveries, has raised questions concerning some of the events described in the OT, and these will be examined as well.

How do we look compared to the values the founders wanted to see the republic they created embody? This class will read some of the seminal texts of revolutionary era--Common Sense, the Declaration of Independence, letters and articles--with a view to thinking about life, liberty, happiness, equality, security, and so forth, with one eye on what they meant to the founders, and another on how America today would look to them. Readings distributed by email and in paper; $5 copy fee included in course fee.

A concise, analytical survey of Europe’s political systems, institutions, and power dynamics. The course examines parliamentary and presidential models, EU governance, party systems, policymaking, and contemporary challenges such as migration, populism, and democratic backsliding. Students develop comparative frameworks to understand how European states negotiate identity, sovereignty, and integration within a rapidly evolving political landscape

In this course, we will begin by exploring the Jewish mindset just before Jesus' arrival. From there, we will trace Jesus' travels and key events — supported by maps — followed by Paul's missionary journeys, also illustrated with maps. We will examine the four Gospels, including a discussion of when each was most likely written. The course then moves into the early Church period, surveying influential Christian figures from the first through the fifth century, and exploring how they shaped the development of Christianity and contributed to the formation of the final New Testament canon.

Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain offers you many attractive opportunities. Walking is the best and easiest way to increase longevity, fitness, mental health, energy and so much more. Walking the Camino can enhance your spirituality, confidence, social connections and it is fun. See new places, meet new good friends from around the world. Camino pilgrims report being transformed to be more grateful, living more in the moment. On the Camino you detach from routine, work and stress of everyday life. It increases contemplation, self-awareness and you walk the same Camino that has been life transforming for centuries. FIRST CLASS WILL BE MONDAY JULY 13

This class is again offered by a lifelong world traveler who has visited almost 100 countries on his own. This class promises to be interactive providing tools of how to confidently and independently plan your global adventures at any age. Know how easy it is to travel on your own but also discuss when a tour may be your best option. "Transformational travel broadens perspetive4s, encourages cultural immersion and challenges ethnocentric views Travel forces you out of your comfort zone by disrupting routines, forcing reliance on oneself and introducing new perspectives that foster personal and global understanding”. This class will begin on July 13.

Kirsten Sharpe, Managing Broker and Owner of Sharpe Realty and The Realtor for Seniors™, will guide attendees through what decluttering truly means, why it’s worth doing, and the psychology behind letting go. She will share practical steps to take action and begin decluttering, along with proven strategies for staying clutter-free. The presentation also includes helpful resources on where to donate or discard items responsibly, followed by a Q&A session with Kirsten Sharpe. This session will take place on Tuesday, July 14 at St. Paul’s.