Adult Education

Ladue Chapel’s Adult Education Program offers a vibrant and welcoming space for lifelong learning, spiritual growth, and community engagement. Classes meet on Sunday mornings before worship and are typically offered in four-week sessions. Organized into four tracks—Bible & Religion, Contemporary Issues, Arts & Literature, and Personal Growth—these courses provide opportunities to explore faith, culture, and life’s big questions with the guidance of experienced instructors and the fellowship of others.

What you'll Learn and Experience

Bible & Religion

Explore Scripture, Christian theology, and world religions through engaging courses led by scholars from local seminaries and universities. This track invites thoughtful reflection and dialogue on matters of faith and spirituality.

Contemporary Issues

Connect your faith to the world around you. Classes in this track examine timely topics—from local community concerns to national debates and global challenges like climate change—led by experts and practitioners in the field.

Arts & Literature

Celebrate creativity through courses that explore religious and secular works of art, film, literature, and music. Instructors from local arts organizations and schools bring rich cultural insight and spiritual depth.

Personal Growth

Deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships through classes on health, wellness, parenting, aging, and more. Sessions are taught by trusted professionals from the medical, counseling, and consulting communities.

April 19 | 9:15 AM and 10:30 AM

Presentation: Reading the Good Book

Speaker: Reverend Tom Are, Jr.

Location: Fireside Room

About the Presentation:
Reverend Tom Are will join us on April 19th to teach both an Adult Education Class and deliver a sermon during Sunday worship.
Sermon Text and Title: John 12:20-26,  "This Love is Not Parochial"

Fireside Chat Series

April 29 | 7:00 PM

Speaker: Dr. Ryan Burge

Presentation: "Trends in American Religion and Why the Nones Continue to Rise"
On April 29th, we welcome Washington University professor and renowned data analyst, Dr. Ryan Burge, to Ladue Chapel. Dr. Burge has been featured on 60 Minutes, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal, Dr. Burge will help us navigate the biggest trends in religion today with clarity and insight.
Whether you’re concerned about the future of the church or simply curious about the data behind the headlines, come for an evening of honest dialogue and shared learning.

Exploring faith. Engaging ideas. Enriching community.
The Fireside Chat series offers a welcoming space for open and engaging conversations about faith, spirituality, and contemporary life. Reflecting Ladue Chapel’s call to welcome all, deepen faith, and serve God and neighbor, these gatherings invite thoughtful exploration of how Christian belief connects with the world around us.
 
Through inspiring presentations and honest dialogue, the Fireside Chat series seeks to:
  • Deepen understanding of Scripture, theology, and lived faith
  • Explore the intersection of faith, culture, and daily life
  • Encourage respectful conversation across differing viewpoints
  • Nurture community through curiosity, reflection, and shared learning