Book Club

Dive into Culturally Relevant Texts:

Engage in diverse readings and take part in discussions on relevant literature with an emphasis on theological, philosophical, ethical and psychological themes as well as contemporary issues.

Purpose:

• Inoculate a lasting desire to read.
• Empower people to access further literature.
• Develop an appreciation for a variety of social themes.
• Broaden horizons in thought.

Our Principles:

• Respect all members of the group.
• Embrace the willingness to question what you believe.
• Appreciate a diversity of perspectives.
• Share your understanding. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and contribute! We rely on cooperation for everyone to benefit
• Actively create chances for dialogue. Bring people into conversations
• Be mindful of the structure set out by facilitators.
• Challenge others respectfully.
• Be proactive in any set readings prior to the class.
• Let ideas flow and try to jot them down in the session.

Previous Readings:

1. Republic – Plato
2. Crime and Punishment – Dostoevsky
3. Multiculturalism and the Politics of Recognition – Charles Taylor
4. The Path of Worshippers – Imam Ghazali
5. Confessions – Augustine
6. The Provenance of Man – Tahseen Khan
7. A Thousand Splendid Suns – Khaled Hosseini
8. The Impossible State – Wael Hallaq
9. Lost in Thought – Zena Hitz

Summer Registration

Registration is currently open. We aim to begin our next group in the first week of August. Sessions will run 8pm on Tuesdays.

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