A typical class

Recent classes have ranged from about 10 to 16 students in size. Students come from all over the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Egypt, Mexico, the Ukraine and the United Kingdom, for example. Students come from a range of Christian faith groups and are at different places along their faith journey. Many, but not all, have a strong interest in music.

A typical day

Week 1 includes orientation days and Week 4 includes several special closing events including Order Night.

Devotions for students and staff are lead by the students in the Ida A. Vanderbeck Chapel. This is an informal, personal time for class worship.

Chautauquans gather in the amphitheater Monday through Friday, for worship. The 45-minute service consists of hymn singing, scripture reading and a sermon by the chaplain of the week. You will have the opportunity to take part in this service by reading the scripture during morning worship.

Chautautqua is platform for some of the latest thinking in politics, economics, international relations, literature, science and religion by world-renowned speakers. The optional afternoon lecture at 2:00 p.m. in the Hall of Philosophy offers you the opportunity to hear noted teachers and preachers and enter into dialogue with them.

More than 400 special interest classes are offered during the season. During Weeks 2 and 3, you will be encouraged to select from a wide variety of classes in art, business and finance, computer, dance, education, foreign language, games and recreation, handcrafts and hobbies, health and fitness, literature and writing, music, personal and professional development, religion and philosophy.

You will have the opportunity to hear and see the symphony, ballet, or popular performers in a broad range of entertainment.