Parables of Today: Using Pop Culture to Understand Christianity

Class Platform: Virtual Learning

Day/Time: Monday, 9 - 10 AM, February 1 - March 22, *7 week class*

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Class Description: Jesus used stories, “parables,” to help his followers remember his teachings. His tales of The Good Samaritan and The Prodigal Son are considered two of the most popular short stories of all time. Intentionally or not, all forms of pop culture contain lessons which help us understand Jesus’ teachings today. Members will not only enjoy watching these examples (popcorn has appeared in the past and multiplied, like Jesus feeding the 5,000), they also will learn how to discern parables on their own.

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Instructor Biographies: Bob Blaskey is a lay pastoral minister at St. Viator and St. Francis de Sales School, where he directs drama ministry groups and has taught classes in the Christian/Catholic faith since 1984. He received his degree in political science from UNLV. His first career was working in television for 20 years in Las Vegas. Five of the faith-based dramatic videos he wrote and directed received the Silver Angel Award, given by Excellence in Media for “works of outstanding moral, ethical and/or social impact.” He is the author of Curtain Up!, a book about creating a drama ministry. He was also a columnist for Religion Teachers Journal and has had several skits published.