Chesterton House

Chesterton House A Christian Studies Center affiliated with Cornell University offering a Christian college-like experience to Cornell Students.

Also a registered student organization at Cornell University.

📣 Graduate Students and Faculty 📣 Are you a scholar/student/professional wondering how to connect what you do all day wi...
09/05/2026

📣 Graduate Students and Faculty 📣

Are you a scholar/student/professional wondering how to connect what you do all day with your deepest beliefs? Join us for an afternoon of conversation and connection on just that!

Hear from a panel of scholars and professionals from the Cornell community, workshop your own ideas in friendly discussion groups, and learn about upcoming events to continue the conversation. We’ll wrap up with an informal dinner. Join us for some or all of the afternoon/evening!

This event is hosted by Christian groups and grounded in the Christian tradition. We welcome those of other religious and/or ethical traditions to join us. We would love to learn from your experience of making the world better in your workplace. Come and think with us about how to be the whole of yourself in your work.

More info and registration 👉️ https://chestertonhouse.org/events/faith-work-accelerator-2026/

Mandarin Public Reading of Scripture is back! We’re diving into the Gospel of John— sharing a meal together, and raising...
09/04/2026

Mandarin Public Reading of Scripture is back! We’re diving into the Gospel of John— sharing a meal together, and raising our voices with praise!

Thursday, September 10
6pm - 7:30pm
RPCC 205 Auditorium

dinner provided!

The founding of America can sometimes seem like a mystery. How do we make sense of the ideals of liberty and equality al...
09/03/2026

The founding of America can sometimes seem like a mystery. How do we make sense of the ideals of liberty and equality alongside the realities of slavery and racism? And what might we discover when we look beyond familiar narratives and listen to a wider range of voices from the period?

In 2021, as the killing of George Floyd, protests, and debates over public statues brought these questions into renewed focus, Angel Adams Parham, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia, sensed a need for a different way of approaching the conversation—one that returned to primary sources and took seriously the religious and intellectual worlds that shaped them.

This conviction led her through a series of transformative conversations within the past, reading America’s founding documents alongside Black writers of the same era whose work drew deeply from the Christian tradition. Theology matters, it turns out, for how we understand this mystery.

Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 5:30pm EST | Caldwell Hall 100 or via Zoom

Register today 👉️ https://chestertonhouse.org/events/back-to-the-source/

Curious about how the early church shaped the world? How the church came to be what we know today? Drop by Patristics JS...
08/30/2026

Curious about how the early church shaped the world? How the church came to be what we know today? Drop by Patristics JSU for a low-key, high-reward hour of ancient history and thoughtful discussion.

👀 How It Works:

Zero Prep Required: No homework, no readings beforehand. Just bring yourself.

We'll read aloud together for, then spend time discussing the text and sharing perspectives.

This semester we’re pairing Robert Louis Wilken’s The First Thousand Years with original ancient texts to see how early thinkers actually lived and thought.

🕰️ Mondays | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
📍 Chesterton House Offices (ATH G07)

Bring your lunch, bring your curiosity, and spend your midday break exploring the ancient world with us. See you Monday!

⚡️ Morning Prayer & Greek Reading ⚡️Join us Monday mornings to start your week off well - we’ll have hot coffee, reveren...
08/28/2026

⚡️ Morning Prayer & Greek Reading ⚡️

Join us Monday mornings to start your week off well - we’ll have hot coffee, reverent hearts, and two quick ways to start your week rooted in Scripture and grounded in prayer:

☕️ 8:00 – 8:40 AM | Morning Prayer ☀️
Ground yourself in prayer for the week using the Book of Common Prayer. Perfect for clearing your head before those 9 AM lectures.

📖 8:40 – 9:15 AM | Greek Reading - Romans
Dive into the book of Romans... in original Greek! Zero Greek skills needed. We will read the original Greek together and translate as we go.

Come for both or drop in for one. Free coffee is brewing—see you there! ☕️✨

Late-night waterfalls, big questions of faith in college, and dynamic cook teams turning dinner into a full-on community...
08/26/2026

Late-night waterfalls, big questions of faith in college, and dynamic cook teams turning dinner into a full-on community effort. 🔥🌊🍲

Veritas Academy 2026 was one for the books! We were thrilled to welcome incoming students to Cornell in our pre-orientation program to officially kick off their Cornell journey with us at Chesterton House. Before official Orientation even started, we dove headfirst into deep conversations about faith, life, and the big questions—all while building genuine, lasting community.

To our Veritas 2026 class: Welcome home to Cornell! We’re so glad you’re here. ❤️

Ever opened up the New Testament and wished you could read it in the original language? 📖✨Join Dr Jimmy Myers for a uniq...
08/25/2026

Ever opened up the New Testament and wished you could read it in the original language? 📖✨

Join Dr Jimmy Myers for a unique course that turns memorizing Greek grammar and vocab into an opportunity to sing and take joy! Think of it like a gym routine for your mind: intense, rewarding, and completely doable.

Read and translate 1 John in just 8 months!

The Details:

⏰ Time Commitment: 1 hr/day individual study + 2 hrs/week class

📅 When: Mondays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Starts Sept 14)

📍 Where: Chesterton House Offices (Anabel Taylor Hall G05)
(must be in person in Ithaca to register)

register today!
https://forms.gle/uvpUD8sLGEADfnqKA

Big ideas, ancient texts, and how they have shaped today's culture...Welcome to the Logos Seminar: an award-winning deep...
08/24/2026

Big ideas, ancient texts, and how they have shaped today's culture...

Welcome to the Logos Seminar: an award-winning deep dive into the classical Christian tradition and its critics. We’re pulling up a chair for charitable, challenging, and curious conversations where no topic is off-limits.

📆 Select Monday evenings starting Sept 15th | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 111 The Knoll
🥘 Free dinner at every session!

Led by Biblical scholar Dr. Jimmy Myers and philosopher Dr. Vivek Mathew, we’ll explore foundational texts, Biblical hermeneutics, and diverse perspectives on modern issues.

⚠️ Note: This is a closed course and space is limited! Application required.

Don't wait—hit the link in our bio to apply today! 🔗👇️
https://forms.gle/2f4Yn8xvWkJbp4Hn6

Ever wanted to actually read the Bible—without the pressure, expectations, or alone in your room? 📖✨Drop by for the Publ...
08/23/2026

Ever wanted to actually read the Bible—without the pressure, expectations, or alone in your room? 📖✨

Drop by for the Public Reading of Scripture! We gather over a (free!) meal to sit back, listen to the texts read out loud, and take in one of the most influential works of world literature the way it was originally intended: together in community.

No religious affiliation required, no homework, and no expectations. Just good food, great company, and an immersive way to slow down and listen to the whole Bible.

Tuesdays at Sage Chapel | 12pm - 1pm | lunch included!
Wednesdays at CHOP | 9pm - 10pm | + pizza
Fridays at Chesterton House | 9am - 10am | with a homemade breakfast

Come for the food, stay for the story. All Cornell students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome! 🙌

"These were the conversations I was hoping college would be about." 💭Sunday dinner hits different when it’s home-cooked ...
08/23/2026

"These were the conversations I was hoping college would be about." 💭

Sunday dinner hits different when it’s home-cooked and free. Join us at Chesterton House next Sunday (8/30) for Praxis Dinner—a chance to eat well, meet students from all different backgrounds, and talk through life's biggest questions.

🗓️ Sunday, August 30th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 115 The Knoll Rd
🎟️ Free food | Open to everyone!

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111-115 The Knoll
Ithaca, NY
14850

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+16073194038

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