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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.

 
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If you are able, there is a suggested donation to help with book production costs.

Volume IV: Reform and Enlightenment

Volume IV will begin with an introductory session February 3rd, 2020 and will take place online Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.

 
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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

2020 Spring Semester covered texts from Beowulf to Dante: Schedule

2020 Fall Semester covered texts from Luther to Byron: Schedule