CURRENT PROGRAMS
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 2026 Opening Reception
Thursday, August 27 from 5:30-7:00PM
This event is open to the general public.
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The Metamorphosis & The Death of Ivan Ilyich Reading Group
A lunch hour monthly reading group discussing our Fall 2026 Community Read.
This group is open to the general public.
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War and Human Dignity, 1789-1991
Thursday, September 17 from 6-7:15PM
A dinner talk given by Prof. Jose Eos Trinidad
For students, recent graduates and faculty -
Too Young to Know? Epistemic Dignity in Childhood
Monday, September 28 from 6-7:15PM
A discussion with Debi Talukdar, Co-Sponsored with P.L.A.T.O.
Open to the Berkeley Institute community -
Why Do We Call Ourselves Persons? On the History of a Concept
Thursdays, October 8 and 15th, from 5:30 - 6:45PM
A seminar led by Professor Anselm Ramelow, O.P.
This seminar is for students, recent graduates, and faculty -
What We Owe Others: Undergraduate Colloquium
Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th
This program is open to current undergraduate students and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduation).
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Human Dignity in Homer's Odyssey: A Literary and Visual Seminar
November 12th and 19th, 5:30 - 6:45pm
A seminar facilitated by Professor Katie Peterson and Professor Young Suh
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Inquiry Across Traditions (IAT) Reading Groups
Inviting applications from current students to facilitate reading groups in our Fall 2026 IAT Fellowship Cohort
Apply by Thursday, September 10 for priority consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Friday, September 25.
Reading groups will be announced starting in late September.