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2) What Is Sanctuary?
3) Legalities
4) Resources

This course is ideal for those looking to find out more about how the sanctuary might be appropriate for their congregation.

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How long will it take me to complete this course?
It will take an average student about 45 minutes to complete this course. You can pause at any time and come back. You can even re-take lessons. Each course features 3-6 video lectures that are from 5-7 minutes in length. Also included are downloadable Mp3s of each lecture plus Discussion Questions and a one-page synopsis of the course called The Takeaway

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