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.

Upcoming Series : September 7, 14, 21, 28 

"Fundamental Divine Truths that Will Change Your Life" (4 part series)

About the Presentation:
A 4-part series exploring universal fundamental Divine truths, including discussions on our Divine purpose in life, repentance, spiritual growth and free will.
About the Speaker: Rabbi Ze’ev Smason is the Midwest Regional V.P. for the Coalition for Jewish Values, and President of the Coalition for Jewish Values - Missouri. A former congregational rabbi and instructor in Jewish Adult Educationin St. Louis, Rabbi Smason studied in Jerusalem for eight years, and there received his rabbinic ordination. Originally from Los Angeles, Rabbi Smason received a BA in Political Science from UCLA -- thus, the Los Angeles Dodgers are his favorite baseball team. But the St. Louis Cardinals are his second-favorite team! Rabbi Smason is active in many pro-Zionist organizations, political advocacy, and writes a weekly newsletter, 'Spiritual Sparks', on various topics concerning spirituality. Rabbi Smason and his wife are blessed to be the parents of 9 children and many grandchildren.

Upcoming Series: September 7, 14, 21, 28

Personal Growth: Alzheimer’s

Session 1: Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
Discover how lifestyle choices around nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement can promote healthy aging. (Sept 7, 2025)
Session 2 – 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Understand the difference between normal aging and early signs of Alzheimer’s, plus the benefits of early detection and diagnosis. (Sept 21, 2025)
Session 3 – Alzheimer’s Research & Treatment Advances
Learn about the latest scientific discoveries in prevention, detection, and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. (Sept 14, 2025)
Session 4: Keeping the Care in Caregiving
Learn the foundations of caregiving, including person-centered care, building a supportive care team, understanding changing relationships, and managing caregiver stress. (September 28, 2025)