reading groups
Our faculty-led reading groups encourage and equip students within our spheres of influence. These informal groups typically meet in faculty homes every 3-4 weeks during the academic year.
undergraduate Reading Group
Dave Walsh leads a monthly undergraduate reading group for students across disciplines. This fall we will return to C.S. Lewis’ Narnia series with The Magician’s Nephew. For some, it’s a return experience to a set of stories known since childhood. For others, it’s an opportunity to have a remarkable experience with imagination. Together we’ll discover how Lewis can provoke us toward a deeper faith and a greater resilience. The group meets 7-9pm on 9/15, 10/13, and 11/10. Contact Dave Walsh for details at dgwalsh@wustl.edu.
Design and Visual Arts reading group
John Hendrix, Heidi Kolk, and Penina Laker host a monthly group for students in the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts. This fall they will be studying “Word Made Fresh” by Abram Van Engen. This group meets from 7:30–9pm on the following dates: 9/16, 10/21, 11/11, 12/2. Contact John Hendrix for details at jhendrix@wustl.edu.
Humanities reading group
This group for graduate students meets monthly with Abram Van Engen to discuss what it means to be a Christian scholar and teacher in the humanities. The group consists mostly of Ph.D. students in English and Comparative Literature. Contact Abram Van Engen for more details abram.vanengen@carverstl.org.
Law reading group
John Inazu hosts a monthly group for law students. This fall they will be studying “The Servant Lawyer” by Robert Cochran. This group meets from 7:30–9pm on the following dates: 9/16, 10/2, 10/29, 11/21. Contact John Inazu for more details jinazu@wustl.edu.
Medical School discussion group
Theo Vander Velde, Megan Burgess, Emily Somerville, and Kim Wiele host a discussion group for students and residents with no advance reading or prep required. This group will have their first meeting of the semester on September 26th, from 7–9pm. Contact Theo Vander Velde for more details vanderveldetl@wustl.edu.
Business School reading group
This reading group is taking a break until next semester. If you are a business student interested in joining this group, contact Mark Leary at leary@wustl.edu to learn more.
International Student Reading Group
Andrew Tuch leads a reading group for international students at WashU. They will be reading through “Uncommon Ground” by John Inazu. Contact Andrew Tuch for more details andrew.tuch@wustl.edu.
Not sure which reading group is right for you? Send us an email at contact@carverstl.org and we’ll get you plugged into the right one.