Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Religious Studies
Courses & Events
Exploring Reality Beyond Physics: Overview of Great Eastern Philosophers
Instructor Bio: James Gaither, ThD, holds a master's degree in philosophy from the University of Kansas and ThD from Holos University Graduate Seminary. For over 25 years he has taught courses in history of Western thought, world religions, metaphysics and ethics and is currently a "semi-retired.
October 15-29, 2025, KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall & Online
Jewish Holiday and Life Cycle Traditions as Seen Through the Michael Klein Collection
Instructor Bio: Abby Magariel is the educator/curator of the Michael Klein Collection at The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah in Overland Park. Before joining the world of Jewish education and museums, she was an educator at the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka and the education director at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence.
November 6-20, 2025, Village Shalom in Person