Press Release
Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammad are among the most important and influential persons in history.
They are remembered for the examples of their lives, their insights into the human condition and the nature of ultimate reality, and the religious movements they inspired.
It would be hard to name another set of four people who have more deeply affected so many human lives.
That is the main focus of a free course entitled, “Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammad,” which begins tomorrow (Jan. 13) at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church here.
Everyone is invited to come and learn about the lives of these four individuals who have played a significant role in shaping human history.
In the course, we will examine the lives and teachings of each figure, as well as explore the factors which have contributed to their greatness.
We will attend to the similarities and differences in their messages, in the patterns of their lives, and in the ways they impacted their followers and the rest of the world.
We also will study some of the key aspects of their early lives—the claims of their noble lineages, the unusual circumstances surrounding their conception, birth, and family life, as well as the pivotal moments of transformation in which some new insight was gained or new revelation received.
Finally, we’ll seek to glean enduring lessons from these remarkable figures and apply them to the world today.
The lectures come to us through DVDs. The lecturer is Prof. Mark Muesse, associated professor of Religious Studies at Rhodes College.
This will be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn something about the great religions of the world.
For further information, call 274-2540.
The only prerequisite for taking this course is an open mind and the willingness to learn.
