Seminars & Reading Groups

Seminars at the Study Center offer opportunities for weekly thought-provoking, small group discussion about topics relevant to faith, life in the university, and beyond. All are led by NCSC staff, sometimes in partnership with campus ministries, visiting teachers, and/or UNC faculty members.

The goal of the Christian life is to become more like Christ. But how is Christ formed in us? One of the tasks of the Holy Spirit is to open our eyes to the beauty of Jesus, to quicken our hearts so that even our desires begin to shift, and to empower us to act in ways that are more and more consistent with the character and command of Jesus. As that begins to happen, our eyes are increasingly opened to the dissonance between who we are and what we are called to be. The Christian tradition has wisdom to offer as it has reflected on Scripture and the reality of the dividedness of our own hearts and minds. Rebecca DeYoung’s book, Glittering Vices (2nd edition) is a wonderful introduction to that wisdom, one that will invite us to see ourselves more clearly in light of the love of Christ, and then to set in motion new habits of reflection and action that will help us on our way to that ultimate goal of Christlikeness.

• Wednesdays from 3:30-4:45 pm

• Beginning on Sept. 10th

• Led by Rev. Allan Poole

Join us this Fall as we dive deep into the Gospel of Matthew—a rich, compelling account of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and Teacher. Together, we’ll explore themes of the Kingdom of Heaven, Jesus’ fulfillment of Old Testament promises, the call to discipleship, and the radical way of life He outlines in His teachings.

We’re offering mens’ & women’s cohorts on Mondays and Thursdays—pick the one that works best for you:

• Beginning the week of Sept. 8th

• Led by NCSC Staff