Over the course of a 52-year career in Christian higher education, Richard Hughes often wondered whether the allegiance of many Christian schools was to Jesus or to empire, whiteness, and a conservative brand of American politics. That question prompted him to write a book, scheduled to be released by Orbis in the...

The Metromaniacs is a witty, verse-filled comedy by David Ives, adapted from an 18th-century French farce by Alexis Piron, about a poetry craze in Paris where characters fall in love with poets they’ve never met, leading to mistaken identities, romantic chaos, and clever wordplay as a young poet falls for a...

While some fiction offers easy escapism, this course focuses on challenging literature that demands active, focused attention. We will read short stories by noted modern writers—including Joyce Carol Oates, Tim O’Brien, Flannery O’Connor, Raymond Carver, and Sherman Alexie—designed to disorient us and...

Through storytelling, presentations and engaging conversations, this course will explore

immigration, the most significant, complex and contentious issue facing the United States. Are we still called to welcome the stranger and help the least members of God’s family...

Come dance with us! Recreational dancing stimulates the

brain, exercises the body, and enhances social connections.

Drawn from American, British, Irish, and European traditions,

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In this class, we’ll explore the history, traditions, past and present, and talk with directors and production staff about the music and staging of the Festival of Carols. You will gain a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s Festival and learn about the creative path to production. You can attend the dress rehearsal. Marcia Yost, director...

Prepare for the trip on Monday, December 7, with

an introductory class on The Nutcracker. Then, on

Saturday, December 12, we’ll explore Chicago’s German

Christkindlmarket, enjoy lunch on your own, and attend an

afternoon performance of The Nutcracker by...