Discussing imperative historical, social, and religious matters with balance and care.


All of the courses below are taught in extended university programs for individuals who are 50 or older. If you meet the qualifications, feel free to join the program and enroll in the course. We would love to have you.

California Lutheran University (Virtual FAB Program - Register Here):

Spring 2023: Religion and Genocide

Summer 2023: The Horror of Auschwitz

Fall 2023: The Modern Civil Rights Movement

Winter 2023: The History and Origins of Christmas

Spring I 2024: Understanding the History of Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank

Spring I 2024: World Religions - Introduction to Judaism and Hinduism

Summer 2024: The Religion of the Founders of the United States (Washington and Adams)

Fall 2024:

  • The Religion of the Founders of the United States (Jefferson, Franklin, Paine, and Hamilton)

  • The Israeli Settlers

  • World Religions - Introduction to Christianity and Islam

California State University Channel Islands (Virtual OLLI Program - Register Here):

Spring 2023: The History of the Civil Rights Movement

Summer 2023: The Speeches of Winston Churchill

Spring 2024: Grasping Israeli Politics

Summer 2024: The Speeches of Abraham Lincoln

Fall 2024: The Treatment of Native Americans in the United States

Jason Hensley also teaches at other universities that are not in the Los Angeles area (Gratz College, Duke University). If you live outside the area, you could possibly connect with one of his courses at another university.

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