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Welcome to Atheism and Agnosticism: History and Ideas

The history and ideas of atheism, agnosticism, and humanism, from ancient skeptics to Thomas Huxley, who coined the word agnostic in 1869, to today's growing number of people with no religion, and how ministers can serve nonbelievers with respect.

Students will be able to

• Trace the history of atheist, agnostic, and humanist thought.
• Describe secular sources of meaning, ethics, and community.
• Design ceremonies and care that honor nonreligious people.

This course is being written and will open soon.