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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-30-2024 to 04-30-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Bonnie VegaTerm: OELocation: Zoom- St. Louis OasisThe Vatican’s history as the seat of the Catholic Church began with the construction of a basilica over St. Peter’s grave in Rome in the 4th century A.D. Having embraced Christianity with the Edict of Milan in 313, Emperor Constantine I began constructing a basilica over St. Peter’s tomb in 324. St. Peter’s Basilica became a spiritual center for... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-14-2024 to 05-14-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Bonnie VegaTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisEmbark on a learning journey with Bonnie Vega as she delves into the lives of three influential First Ladies: Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, and Sarah Polk. Despite the absence of a written “job” description for the role of the First Lady, these women served as noteworthy role models for those who would later assume this position. Throughout... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-17-2024 to 05-17-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Bonnie VegaTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisEmbark on a captivating exploration led by Bonnie Vega. In this visually engaging presentation, learn about the intricate and transformative journey of the early Christian church. Trace its remarkable evolution over the first four centuries, witnessing its emergence as a reform movement within Judaism and its eventual ascent to becoming the state religion... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-31-2024 to 05-31-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Bonnie VegaTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisDuring the 18th century, Historical Criticism or Higher Criticism emerged as an academic discipline, initially focusing on biblical studies and raising numerous inquiries about the text. The Old Testament books span a period from 1400 to 400 BC, covering a span of 1,000 years. Questions arose about the authorship and timing of the Hebrew Bible books. The... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-28-2024 to 06-28-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Central TimeInstructor: Bonnie VegaTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisExplore the origins of the New Testament, penned between 50 and 95 AD, and unravel the selection process that determined which gospels made it into the canon during the early centuries of Christianity. Additionally, delve into the diverse translations that emerged after the Protestant Reformation, shedding light on the evolving landscape of religious texts.... read more