January 8: Michel Foucault

February 5: Roland Barthes

March 5: Jacques Derrida

April 9: Affect Theory

May 7: Antonio Gramsci

The “household names” of the contemporary academy are often cited, but only occasionally read. The Collegium Institute invites graduate students to consider the work of these influential intellectuals under the auspices of its newest reading group: Theory and Theology. Designed for those with limited or no prior experience reading the authors, the group will examine one important text each month, sometimes in conjunction with a Christian text. Meetings, convened at lunchtime on the first Monday of the month, are set to discuss the following: Michel Foucault, Roland Barthes, Jacques Derrida, Affect Theory, and Antonio Gramsci. Space is limited, so please contact Katie Becker at kbec@sas.upenn.edu by to reserve your place.