Enroll for a free one-hour online lecture and Q&A on Thursday, December 11 2025, at 1 p.m. to learn about Zoroastrianism provided by the Road Scholar program.

Depending on who you ask, some believe Zoroastrianism is dying out, while others argue it has influenced the world significantly. Join religion scholar Brian Carwana as he explores this ancient Persian religion that, though numerically small today, birthed ideas that have profoundly impacted the Abrahamic traditions. We will learn about its founder, a religious innovator whose ideas altered human history and continue to shape our world today.

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.