The Art of the Riddle: History, Philosophy, Theory and Design

May 11 - June 19, 2026, Mondays at 5 p.m. CST

Virtually every culture has used riddles as a form of play, but also as a means for passing wisdom from one generation to the next. We see this in the Scriptures and church history as well. In this six-week session, come explore and learn from the history and theory of the riddle, looking at how mystery and the playful use of language can be powerful teaching and learning tools, and how we can join the long legacy of using riddles to pass on the treasures of the faith to the future generation.

Course Objectives:

• Discover the historical use of riddles as tools for passing on wisdom across cultures. 
• Identify the presence and purpose of riddles in God’s Word. 
• Examine how the riddle can function as a pedagogical tool for faith formation.
• Create original riddles and collect existing ones designed to nurture the faith of others. 

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