-The Great Conversation-

How should we live? - A question that lies right at the core of human identity. Its ever elusive answer has been pursued, examined and fought over throughout various traditions for millennia. The Great Conversation explores the most serious answers put forward through a weekly reading group covering a rich variety of foundational texts.

 

While the Great Conversation book is free, we ask a small donation to help with production costs. Books will be available at our office starting Monday, August 19th!

Volume I: The Ancients

If you are interested in joining us this fall we ask that you please RSVP using the button below. The Great Conversation begins Thursday, September 12th.

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Convener of The Great Conversation: Dr. J. David Franks

J. David Franks received his Ph.D. in systematic theology from Boston College, and was professor of sacred theology for almost a decade at St. John’s Seminary, where he co-founded the Theological Institute for the New Evangelization.

He speaks monthly at the Thursday Men’s Breakfast, an ecumenical Union Club event, and teaches at Boston Trinity Academy, where he is the director of the Trinity Institute for Leadership and Social Justice. He has led the Great Conversation for four years.

Past Semesters:

2017 Fall Semester covered texts from Homer to Augustine: Schedule

2018 Spring Semester covered texts from the Testament of St. Francis and the Benedictine Rule to Ficino: Schedule

2018 Fall Semester covered texts from Calvin to Lord Byron: Schedule

2019 Spring Semester covered texts from Hegel to Frankl: Schedule.

2019 Fall Semester covered texts from Gilgamesh to Augustine: Schedule