The Great Books Great Discussions Seminar Program provides a 10+ year, curated reading list of primary source texts that allows you to engage with the greatest texts through a sequential, chronological progression. We pay careful attention to translation selection, quantity of monthly reading, and balance of topic and authors. Monthly reading guides will introduce you to each author and text, frame the topic in the book, set weekly reading goals, and offer questions to prompt your thinking as you read.

Your small group, monthly seminar discussions provide a shared learning experience where our professional, experienced facilitators will challenge you to deepen your understanding, sharpen your thinking, and clarify your judgements about these great texts and the ideas in them.

In addition to your monthly seminars, free quarterly supplemental seminars offer the opportunity to explore works that complement the readings on your core seminar list.  Your membership in the GBGD Slack community will you give you access to numerous free and paid discussions, speciality seminars, webinars, Zoom events and study groups hosted by GBGD leaders and members of the wider GBGD community.

ALL GBGD Seminar Program subscriptions include:

• Curated, sequential reading list with recommended translations

• Monthly reading guides

• Monthly group seminar discussions, 12-13 person maximum/group

• Expertly led discussions

• Quarterly Supplemental seminars

• Drop-in access to other seminar group discussions

• Dedicated GBGD group Slack channel

• Membership in the wider Slack community

• Free community events and discussions

• Access to specialty courses and seminars (these may require an additional fee)

The cost of the GBGD Seminar Program is $65/month

TO REGISTER: Registration is now open for Years 1 through 5 in the GBGD Seminar Program.  Please follow the links below to find the reading lists, schedule options, and payment instructions for each year group.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 5

YEAR 6+

We have tried offer as many seminar options as possible. If the scheduled groups don’t work for you, please contact us and we’ll do our very best to find a place for you in a GBGD seminar.

We invite all former members of Online Great Books to join the GBGD Slack community. Subcription to the GBGD Seminar Program is not required. Membership in GBGD Slack will keep you connected with other former OGB members and will provide you the same access to the numerous free and paid discussions, speciality seminars, webinars, Zoom events and study groups available to Seminar Program subscribers. If you are a member of self-led seminar group, we will be happy to provide you with free scheduled Zoom meetings and a dedicated Slack channel for your group. To sign up for the non-program GBGD Slack, please use this Google form.