Colloquium & Group Discussion

The colloquium is a small group discussion of at least one mentor and usually five to fifteen students. The group comes together after reading or experiencing a specific classical work.

Discussion centers on gaining a deeper understanding of the work itself, human nature and how principles and truths might be applied to current and future challenges.

The mentor participates in the discussion and acts as a mediator—sharing insights, asking questions, and ensuring that the colloquium becomes a rich learning experience.

Group discussions occur spontaneously among students; and sometimes they are assigned by mentors to deal with particular questions. These discussions often take the form of group readings where students simply read together aloud and discuss as they go.

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