Fall Semester Study Groups
On the Road with St Augustine by James K.A. Smith
Join us for a journey this semester through James K. A. Smith’s On the Road with Saint Augustine. Smith introduces us to one of history’s greatest thinkers (Augustine) — a reliable guide for the questions that often shape college life: identity, ambition, friendship, love, and restlessness. Augustine’s story speaks directly to the search for meaning in a world full of pressure and distraction. We’ll explore how his wisdom can help us navigate our own desires and discover a deeper, more purposeful life. If you’ve ever wondered what truly leads to happiness, come journey with us.
Tuesdays, 1:30-2:45, starting September 8
Reading Revelation Responsibly
What if the Book of Revelation is less about predicting the apocalypse and more about learning how to live faithfully in a chaotic world? In this reading group, we’ll dive into Michael Gorman’s Reading Revelation Responsibly: Uncivil Worship and Witness and explore Revelation as a bold, imaginative, and deeply relevant challenge to the powers, idols, and distractions shaping our lives today. Together, we’ll wrestle with big questions about justice, worship, resistance, hope, and what it means to follow the Lamb in an age of anxiety, division, and cultural noise. Expect thoughtful conversation, fresh perspectives, and a chance to rediscover one of the Bible’s most misunderstood books as a vision of courage, faithfulness, and new creation.
Mondays, 3:30-4:30, starting September 14
Writings of Justin Martyr
Step into the world of one of Christianity’s earliest and boldest intellectuals as we explore Justin Martyr’s First Apology, Second Apology, and Dialogue with Trypho. Justin wrestles with big questions that still matter today—faith and reason, justice and power, Christianity’s place in public life, and how to defend truth in a skeptical culture. This group is for students who want more than surface-level spirituality: it’s a chance to sharpen your mind, consider what faith means, and join a thoughtful community engaging some of the most important writings of the early Church. Whether you’re curious, convinced, or questioning, Justin’s work offers a compelling invitation to think deeply about what Christians believe and why it matters.
Mondays, 3:30-4:30, starting September 14
