Department of Religion

To know yourself — wrestling with your angels and demons — is first step to developing empathy for others, Wolpe says

by Mary Lee Talbot on July 20, 2020

Rabbi David Wolpe began his sermon with a story. A rabbi and a doctor were talking. The doctor said, “I don’t mean to brag, but sometimes I treat my patients for free.” The rabbi responded,

Religion Director Maureen O’Connor Rovegno to Lead Discussion on ‘Moments of Grace’ at CWC

by Deborah Trefts on August 6, 2019

Rovegno One of Chautauqua Institution’s most amazing gifts comes in the form of a willowy, gracious redhead who can be

Week Six Mystic Heart leaders Kim Hehr, Jim Leff to guide self discovery with Kundalini Yoga, Aramaic prayer

by Jamie Landers on July 27, 2018

Kim Hehr This week’s Mystic Heart Meditation Program sessions will be led by Jim Leff, an Aramaic prayer specialist, and

Robert Franklin looks back on four years of moral, civic leadership as he prepares for final sermon

by Delaney Van Wey on August 25, 2017

In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus gives a final decree to his disciples before leaving them. He tells them to go out

Clergy development programs aid ministers facing challenges of congregational leadership

by Delaney Van Wey on August 4, 2017

Our faith leaders do more than give sermons on the weekends. They are often on call 24/7 to be on

‘A Crisis of Faith?’ dialogue is just the beginning of the discussion

by David Geary on July 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: Daily staff writer David Geary has spent the week on assignment for the Department of Religion, providing dispatches from the field as the Chautauqua community wrestled with lectures and dialogues on the theme

Robert Franklin and Maureen Rovegno share Department of Religion’s mission at Porch Discussion

by Ryan Lindsay on July 14, 2017

This fall, the Rev. Robert M. Franklin Jr. will become a member of Chautauqua Institution’s President’s Advisory Council on Faith

Column: Confronting a ‘crisis of identity’ and a ‘cultural climate change’

by David Geary on July 13, 2017

Editor’s Note: Daily staff writer David Geary is on assignment for the Department of Religion this week, providing dispatches from

Eboo Patel to close Week Three with new understandings of interfaith leadership and American narrative

by Amber Tong on July 13, 2017

Having spoken in the Hall of Philosophy in previous years, Eboo Patel is ready to bring his ideas to the

Rev. Ross Mackenzie returns to discuss impact of early theological leadership

by David Geary on July 13, 2017

As Chautauquans this week have addressed the topic “A Crisis of Faith?” by exploring the juncture of religion and social

Column: Week Three reflection continues on current crises of evangelicalism, sacred texts

by David Geary on July 11, 2017

Editor’s Note: Daily staff writer David Geary is on assignment for the Department of Religion this week, providing dispatches from the field as the Chautauqua community wrestles with lectures and dialogues on the theme “A

Column: Chautauquans face their faith as opening lecturers lay foundation for week of challenging reflection

by David Geary on July 10, 2017

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Editor’s Note: Daily staff writer David Geary is on assignment for the Department of Religion this week, providing dispatches from

Column: ‘A Crisis of Faith?’ encourages dialogue among Chautauquans

by David Geary on July 7, 2017

Editor’s Note: Daily staff writer David Geary is on assignment for the Department of Religion this week, providing dispatches from