The Lifelong Learning Society (LLS), an educational program for active adults sponsored by Coastal Carolina University's School of Continuing Studies, is sponsoring several courses relating to religion.

Course offerings include:

* "What and Why Do They Believe: Muslims, Mormons, Baha'is, Quakers"
Tuesdays, Sept. 17 to Oct. 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Five sessions)
Fee: $45 for LLS members; $55 for non-members
Facilitator: Peter Balsamo, dean of Coastal's School of Continuing Studies

* "Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls"
Wednesdays, Sept. 18 to Oct. 9, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (Five sessions)
Fee: $45 for LLS members; $55 for non-members
Facilitator: Norm Whiteley

* "A Study of the English Reformation"
Thursdays, Sept. 19 to Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (10 sessions)
Fee: $59 for LLS members; $65 for non-members
Instructor: Albert L. Clark, retired pastoral associate, Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

For more information, contact Coastal's School of Continuing Studies at 349-2665 or visit the Web site at www.coastal.edu/learn.