CURRENT PROGRAMS
In a world often described as "disenchanted," why does the longing for wonder, transcendence, and meaning beyond empirical understanding persist? Read our recent post on Substack to learn more about our semester theme, “Enchantment and Disenchantment.”
Our programs are free of charge. Unless otherwise stated, all programs are open to undergraduate and graduate students, and require no prior knowledge or experience.
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Fall 2025 Opening Reception
Thursday, August 28 from 5:30-7:00PM
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Housekeeping Reading Group
A lunch hour monthly reading group discussing our Fall 2025 Community Read.
This group is open to the general public.
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BINST Alumni Reading Group
A virtual reading group facilitated by and for alumni of the Berkeley Institute
Wednesdays, September 24 and October 22 from 5:30-6:30 PM PT/8:30-9:30 PM ET
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How to Professionalize in College (Without Losing Your Soul)
Undergraduate Working Group faciliated by Dr. Chad Hegelmeyer and Dr. Nuri Hegelmeyer
A two-day program that will help students and recent graduates navigate the possible complements and contradictions between their intellectual and professional lives.
Register by Friday, September 26
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Poetry Can Re-Enchant the World: A Seminar on Gerard Manley Hopkins
facilitated by Prof. Katie Peterson
Mondays, October 20, 27, and November 3 from 5:30-6:45PM
This three-session seminar is open to students, recent graduates, and faculty.
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Aquinas and the Challenge of Naming God
facilitated by Prof. Anselm Ramelow, O.P.
Thursdays, September 18 and 25 from 5:30-6:45PM
This two-session seminar is open to students, recent graduates, and faculty.
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The Vocation of Knowing: Weber, Disenchantment and the Modern Mind
facilitated by Angelina Wilson, Jared Brunner, Dr. Monica Mikhail
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EnChanted Images: Liturgical Song and Art at Sainte-Foy in Conques
A lecture by Prof. Bissera Pentcheva
Thursday, October 16 from 6-7:15PM
This event is open to students, recent graduates, and the Berkeley Institute community.
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The Poetics of Late-Medieval Music Writing
A lecture by Prof. Emily Zazulia
Thursday, November 13 from 5:30-6:45PM
This event is open to students, recent graduates, and the Berkeley Institute community.
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Campus Conversation Series
A series of talks on UC Berkeley Campus
Students and recent graduates are welcome to join us for lunch.