DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION WELCOMES THEO-MUSICOLOGIST

CHAUTAUQUA , N.Y. — The Chautauqua Institution Department of Religion has announced the chaplains and lecturers for week eight (Aug. 12 to Aug. 18) of the 2007 season. Services of worship are Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in the Amphitheater. Vesper Services are at 5 p.m. in the Hall of Philosophy on Sundays and at 9:15 a.m. in the Amphitheater Monday through Friday. Lectures are held weekdays at 2 p.m. in the Hall of Philosophy.

Weekly Theme: Music: Heart, Soul and Dollar

Music hath charms to soothe the beast - or unleash it. Music is integral to identity in culture and society, from our most primitive expressions to the iPod. Guest lecturers will explore cross-cultural music trends and examine how music affects learning and creativity, contributes to economy, and connects performer and audience.

CHAPLAIN

The Rev. Robert V. Schuller

Robert V. Schuller, carrier of the Schuller legacy, grandson of Dr. Robert H. Schuller, has served as pastor of emergent ministries of the Crystal Cathedral Ministries since February 2004. He is responsible for developing and managing emergent ministries, which are related communication efforts to local communities and mission outreaches to help those shattered by life in the modern-day marketplace. At the Crystal Cathedral campus, the Rev. Schuller and his wife, Hannah, pastor the OC Gathering, a vibrant church fellowship of artistic expression, worship, and community. Prior to joining the Crystal Cathedral Ministries team, the Rev. Schuller worked for the Channel of Hope, a Christian television network that seeks to bring hope to people around the world. On special assignment in Germany he was instrumental in developing and hosting television programs formatted from pop music concerts. Having earned a bachelor of science from Oral Roberts University, Rev. Schuller is currently completing his masters of divinity with a focus in pop culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. With a passion for national and international missions, he has led more than 15 mission trips around the world.

The Rev. Schuller’s grandfather, Dr. Robert H. Schuller, and grandmother, Arvella Schuller, are the founders of the internationally acclaimed Crystal Cathedral and Ministries, currently celebrating its 50^th anniversary. The Rev. Schuller’s father, Dr. Robert A. Schuller, is the Crystal Cathedral’s senior pastor.

LECTURER

The Rev. Belva Brown: Monday, Aug. 13 to Friday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Hall of Philosophy

The Rev. Belva Brown Jordan is the newly appointed Dean for Admissions and Student Services at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Okla. Ordained with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1986, Reverend Jordan has served as Dean for Student Life at Harvard University Divinity School, Cambridge, Mass., since July, 2000, after eight years on the faculty of Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster, Pa. While at Lancaster Seminary she served as Associate Professor of Field Education and Director of Ministry Consultations for the Alliance for the Renewal of Ministry, focusing on the interpretation of theological education, practice of ministry, spirituality, and theo-musicology. She also served as Acting Dean of the Seminary for one year.

Celebrated for her spiritually moving a capella singing and lovely voice, the Rev. Jordan possesses a remarkable expertise in the field of theo-musicology, the study of the intersection of theology and music, with special interest in spirituals, gospel, blues and jazz, and their relationship to each other. She is uniquely gifted in showing how these musical genres have influenced, supported, encouraged, and reflected the heart and soul of America in its earliest development through today, and how Negro Spirituals, gospel music, blues, and jazz as folk music (musical expressions of the folk) have reflected people's lives in particular contexts.

A native of Dallas, Texas, the Rev. Jordan earned a B.S. and Master of Divinity degree at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, where she recently received Brite’s Distinguished Minister Award for her ministry in theological education.

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** The Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit organization that serves as a community, a center, and a resource where the human spirit is renewed, minds stimulated, faith restored and the arts valued.

For nine weeks each year, from late June through late August, the Institution offers a rich blend of arts, a variety of programming and recreational activities. Its educational mission is continued during the rest of the year with programs for older adults such as Elderhostels and other learning opportunities. More information is available at www.ciweb.org.