Community
Study Circles
Communio Study Circles bring readers together to read and discuss the theological and cultural questions taken up in the journal. Circles have formed in communities throughout the United States and around the world.
They offer a way to continue the conversation begun in the pages of Communio through sustained reading, discussion, and friendship.
How a Study Circle works
There is no single format for a Communio Study Circle. A group might meet to discuss an article from a recent issue, read a book together, invite a local theologian to speak, organize a symposium, or take up another work of theology, literature, or culture.
Many groups also include prayer, a meal, or time for informal conversation. Practical matters such as meeting frequency, location, readings, and leadership are left largely to the local group.
The purpose is to foster greater participation in Communio through serious reading and discussion, while encouraging the intellectual and Christian friendship the journal itself seeks to serve.
Communiqué
Each year, Communio publishes Communiqué, a newsletter for Study Circles, distributed with the Winter issue. It includes news from existing Circles, reflections on their activities, and material intended to help groups remain connected with one another and with the journal.
Find or start a Study Circle
Study Circles have been organized in the United States and internationally. If you would like to find out whether there is a Circle near you, or if you are interested in starting one of your own, contact the Communio office.
Communio can also provide guidance on choosing readings, organizing meetings, and getting a new group started.