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New   Messianic Jewish Studies: Foundations of Faith and Practice 

ID:154434
Have you ever wanted to know more about 1st century Judaism and the world of Yeshua (Jesus)? Dive into the world of Messianic Judaism, where Jewish tr ...  View More

Start date: 09/08/25

End date: 09/29/25

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 4 sessions; starting 9/8/2025, ending 9/29/2025

Location : Hiawatha, Linn County Regional Center Location : 
  Hiawatha, Linn County Regional Center.

Room :  210

Instructor : Tyler Hoose 

Tuition: $59.00

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New   The 1960s Sexual Revolution 

ID:154831
We will explore how disputes over sexual norms, reproduction, and gendered roles were linked to larger questions about religious authority, the power ...  View More

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Start date: 09/16/25

End date: 09/16/25

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; starting 9/16/2025, ending 9/16/2025

Location : Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery.

Room :  Backroom

Instructor : Peter Jauhiainen 

Tuition: $15.00

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New   Brews & Bytes: Today's Large AI Language Models in Action 

ID:154829
Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI) - and now you can be part of the conversation! Gain a foundational understanding of how generat ...  View More

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Start date: 09/23/25

End date: 09/23/25

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 9/23/2025, ending 9/23/2025

Location : Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery.

Room :  Backroom

Instructor : Laura Yost 

Tuition: $15.00

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New   Brews & Bytes: The Moral Maze of AI 

ID:154828
Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a labyrinth of ethical challenges. Constantly-evolving technology, attention-grabbing headlines, tech sector-con ...  View More

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Start date: 10/14/25

End date: 10/14/25

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 10/14/2025, ending 10/14/2025

Location : Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery.

Room :  Backroom

Instructor : Laura Yost 

Tuition: $15.00

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New   Women's Rights, Women's Bodies 

ID:154832
We will examine the connection of American religion to modern controversies over gender roles, sexuality, reproductive rights, and the ongoing struggl ...  View More

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Start date: 10/21/25

End date: 10/21/25

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; starting 10/21/2025, ending 10/21/2025

Location : Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery.

Room :  Backroom

Instructor : Peter Jauhiainen 

Tuition: $15.00

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New   Messianic Jewish Studies: Foundations of Faith and Practice 

ID:154435
Have you ever wanted to know more about 1st century Judaism and the world of Yeshua (Jesus)? Dive into the world of Messianic Judaism, where Jewish tr ...  View More

Start date: 10/27/25

End date: 11/17/25

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 4 sessions; starting 10/27/2025, ending 11/17/2025

Location : Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning.

Room :  202

Instructor : Tyler Hoose 

Tuition: $59.00

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New   Tiger Fat and Tonics: The Wild West of Patent Medicine and the Birth of the FDA 

ID:154328
Explore the colorful, dubious world of early American patent medicines, focusing on flamboyant figures like "Tiger Fat Davis," and self-styled "empero ...  View More

Start date: 10/29/25

End date: 10/29/25

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 10/29/2025, ending 10/29/2025

Location : Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning.

Room :  202

Instructor : Robinson Yost 

Tuition: $25.00

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New   Same-Sex Marriage and LGBTQ Rights 

ID:154833
We will explore the modern gay rights movement, including the enduring fight for equality and justice for members of the community, its impact on fait ...  View More

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Start date: 11/04/25

End date: 11/04/25

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; starting 11/4/2025, ending 11/4/2025

Location : Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery.

Room :  Backroom

Instructor : Peter Jauhiainen 

Tuition: $15.00

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New   History of Islamic Thought about War and Peace 

ID:154398
In this class, we will learn about and discuss the highly praised work by John Kelsay, Arguing the Just War in Islam. After a brief overview of the or ...  View More

Start date: 11/18/25

End date: 11/20/25

Schedule : Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 2 sessions; starting 11/18/2025, ending 11/20/2025

Location : Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning.

Room :  202

Instructor : Matthew Hagele 

Tuition: $45.00

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New   Brews & Bytes: Warfare 2.0: AI's Ethical Minefield 

ID:154830
The 2023 Israel-Gaza conflict showcases the most widespread application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern warfare to date, reportedly deployin ...  View More

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Start date: 12/02/25

End date: 12/02/25

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 12/2/2025, ending 12/2/2025

Location : Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery.

Room :  Backroom

Instructor : Laura Yost 

Tuition: $15.00

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New   Religion and the Age of the Strongman 

ID:154834
We will discuss the religious, cultural, and political context of the rise of a current militant form of masculinity in American conservative Christia ...  View More

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Start date: 12/16/25

End date: 12/16/25

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; starting 12/16/2025, ending 12/16/2025

Location : Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery.

Room :  Backroom

Instructor : Peter Jauhiainen 

Tuition: $15.00

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