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, faculty, and Friends of the Berkeley Institute -
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.
This event is open to the general public. -
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 (within 3 years of graduating), 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
This seminar is open to students, recent graduates (within 3 years of graduating), and faculty.
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Inquiry Across Traditions (IAT) Reading Groups
Join reading groups led by our IAT Fellows, in conversation with our semester theme:
On the Making of Man by Gregory of Nyssa
(Wednesdays 6-7pm)
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
(Fridays 4-5pm)
Selected Works by Emmanuel Levinas
(Mondays 5-6pm)