J.R.R. Tolkien’s Silmarillion starts with a breathtaking introduction in which the world is created through song. The “Ainulindalë” and the “Valaquenta” preface and set the stage for the many tragic stories that follow. Within these two stories, Tolkien presents a theology of creation that informs all of his work. Join other young philosophers as [...]
In the spirit of opening dialogue among students of all ages, Gutenberg College is pleased to introduce the Great Books Symposium, a series of online Socratic-style seminars designed to engage mature learners in deep dialogue about the influential works of Western civilization. The format is simple: read and engage in lively discussion facilitated by a Gutenberg [...]
The Great Books can be profoundly beneficial if one knows how to mine their riches. In this session of Great Books Symposium, Gutenberg tutor Dr. Eliot Grasso will offer a seminar on how to lead a discussion on Plato’s Meno. The seminar will discuss the content of Plato’s dialogue while developing discussion-leading tools to help [...]
We may be inclined to think of propaganda as "lies" fired between political parties during elections. But propaganda is much more pervasive, spilling over the boundaries of partisan politics into many aspects of our lives. What exactly is propaganda? How does it work? And, most importantly, what impact does propaganda have on our personal [...]
The Great Books can be profoundly beneficial if one knows how to mine their riches. In this session of the Great Books Symposium, Gutenberg tutor Dr. Eliot Grasso will offer a seminar on how to lead a discussion on Shakespeare's Hamlet. The seminar will discuss the content of the work while developing discussion-leading tools to help [...]
The Great Books can be profoundly beneficial if one knows how to mine their riches. In this session of the Great Books Symposium, Gutenberg tutor Dr. Eliot Grasso will offer a seminar on how to lead a discussion on George Orwell's Animal Farm. The seminar will discuss the book while developing discussion-leading tools to help [...]
Gutenberg College is a place for students who want to think deeply, learn in community, and grow in faith and character. At Preview Days, Gutenberg opens its doors to high school students and transfer students who are considering Gutenberg’s bachelor’s degree program in liberal arts. Please join us for Spring Preview Days. Learn More about [...]
This Summer, on Friday and Saturday July 12th and 13th, Gutenberg alumni are invited to participate in a Gutenberg Alumni Reunion here at the college. A small group of alumni are working together on planning this event and will have a more detailed schedule of events ready to send to you in the next [...]
If you see yourself as someone who is intellectually curious, willing to work hard to understand complex works, excited about the liberal arts, interested in collaborative learning through discussion, and desirous to build a worldview oriented toward goodness, then Gutenberg College is an ideal choice. Apply to attend Gutenberg College in Fall 2024. The [...]
In Medieval Scandinavia, where monsters and dragons roamed the wilds, we find the great Beowulf. Through acts of cunning, bravery, and brute strength, Beowulf responds to many difficult circumstances. What is it that makes a hero? Is it what one accomplishes? What one becomes? What one intends? In this webinar, we will raise this [...]
