Religious Liberals Read the Bible

			Religious Liberals Read the Bible

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Author: John A. Buehrens

Publisher: All Souls Resources, Unitarian Church of All Souls, NY

Pub. Date: 1988

Available From: Unitarian Church of All Souls, 1157 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021. Phone (212) 535-5530

Theme and Description A study/discussion guide to Buehrens's Understanding the Bible: A Basic Introduction for Religious Liberals, this program examines some of the Bible's answers to a very basic human and religious question: "What kind of story are we in" Examines some highlights of biblical literature and 8 great themes suggested by them: creation, liberation, exaltation, frustration, redemption, incarnation, and salvation.

Goals for Participants ? To develop a new and broader understanding of the Bible ? To "enter" the stories of the Bible and relate them to one's own life stories ? To reflect on basic human religious themes.

Age Range Adult

Size of Group Flexible

Space Requirements A comfortable room

Number of Sessions 8

Length of Sessions 1 hour or more (flexible)

Leader Training None required. Can be led by clergy or laity with group leadership Skills.

Leader Preparation 1 112 hours per session

Strengths

Provides an opportunity for religious liberals to relate meaningfully to the Bible
Gives excellent background information for leaders and participants
Includes good openings and closings
Focuses on religious themes relevant to participants
Includes many stimulating readings as handouts.

Limitation Activities limited to discussion format

Adaptability

Can be used by individuals on their own
Can be done in a limited time frame (such as 45 to 60 minutes) or expanded to 2-hour sessions.

Unitarian Universalist Values In agreement with all of the Principles of the UUA, this program addresses specific Jewish and Christian teachings that are a source of the living tradition of Unitarian Universalism.