It is the designed intention of the Department of Religion that the 2 p.m. lectures focus on issues that impact the lived experience of everyday life from theological, ethical, moral, humanitarian, philosophical and religious perspectives. It is also policy that the lecture platform continue with its longstanding tradition of being interfaith both in focus and in selection of speakers. Because of the Institution’s strong commitment to Chautauqua’s Abrahamic Program, this focus manifests most frequently in representation from the Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions, with occasional voices from the Eastern Religions to expand the reach. While honoring its Christian roots, Chautauqua offers to the world a much needed example of what it means to live with and to respond to contemporary religious pluralism, and the Department of Religion through its programs demonstrates accordingly the perspective that inclusivity is the mark of faithful religious life and teaching. Hide full description

It is the designed intention of the Department of Religion that the 2 p.m. lectures focus on issues that impact the lived experience of everyday life from theological, ethical, moral, humanitarian, philosophical and religious perspectives. It is also policy that the lecture platform continue with its longstanding tradition of being interfaith both in focus and in selection of speakers. Because of the Institution’s strong commitment to Chautauqua’s Abrahamic Program, this focus manifests most frequently in representation from the Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions, with occasional voices from the Eastern Religions to expand the reach. While honoring its Christian roots, Chautauqua offers to the world a much needed example of what it means to live with and to respond to... Show full description