As we celebrate the sesquicentennial of our nation, this class will explore the words that framed our founding through Daniele Allen’s book, Our Declaration: A Reading of The Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality.  According to author Cornell West, “This wise and rich book is what we need in these troubled times . . .”

We will meet Monday-Friday mornings, 9:00-11:45 am and Monday-Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30 pm. Engaged conversation will be the goal of each class gathering. Participants are asked to read the book prior to the class. Jeff will contact students prior to the class.

Jeff Doane is a retired Presbyterian pastor whose current focus is adult education. He has taught at The Clearing for more than 30 years. Jeff continues to lead classes at his home congregation, Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago. He also enjoys grandparenting, walking, reading, cooking and sailing in Ephraim, Wisconsin, as well as Chicago.

Level: All Levels