Simpson for Seniors
Interactive Lifelong Learning in a University Setting for Adults of Any Age
Simpson University offers exciting learning opportunities at our Redding campus for adults of any group.
Our unique month-long courses are not-for-credit, open to the public, and meet three times a week for a total of 10 one-hour instructional sessions. Presented by current or retired university professors and professionals in their field of expertise, these courses are designed to enhance your joy of learning. They are held in classroom settings on Simpson’s campus for an authentic university experience –only without the required homework, tests or grades.
Registration
Registration fees are $95 per individual per course, or $145 per couple per course.
Students registering and paying tuition for three courses in a given year can take a fourth course at no additional expense.
Spring 2027
January 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29
The Four Hundred ‘Silent’ Years Between the Old and New Testaments
10:20-11:20 Israelite history from 400 BC to the Fall of Jerusalem to the Romans AD 66-70 presents an intriguing backdrop for surveying the extra-canonical literature. The gradual finalization of the Hebrew canon of scripture provides a basis for understanding the categories of Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, Septuagint, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Presenter: Glenn Schaefer
Many Faiths, One World
11:30-12:30 Understanding the World’s Major Religions Through Christian Eyes. Explore the beliefs, practices, and worldviews of the world’s major religions. Through a Christian lens, we’ll consider how different faiths answer life’s biggest questions about God, humanity, purpose, suffering, and what lies beyond. Presenter: Eugene Wolske
Classes will be held back-to-back from 10:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, in the Grubbs Learning Center, Room 116. We are located at Simpson University Campus, 2211 College View Drive, in northeast Redding.
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