The Trinity Forum Study Series
These are the curricula that we use in our executive retreats and other events. Each title in the Trinity Forum Study Series helps people look at critical issue of personal and public life in today's world in the light of the milestone classics of Western civilization and the Christian faith.
Eight titles are currently available, designed for both individual and group use. Six are available in paperback with extensive Leader's Guides to help facilitate discussion of the readings. The series is designed to engage the heart as well as the mind toward the goal of a reformation of personal lives and Western culture.
We can also create customized curriculum packets to suit the requirements of a small group or corporate training program.
Available in Paperback with Leader’s Guides
Entrepreneurs of Life: Faith and the Venture of Purposeful Living explores the powerful human desire for purpose and significance, highlighting individuals in history whose lives changed their times. It introduces the Jewish and Christian understanding of motivation and “calling.” More Details | Order Now
When No One Sees: The Importance of Character in an Age of Image considers the influence of personal character on public leadership, emphasizing spiritual antidotes to the modern crisis of character. It presents concrete examples of the influence of leaders of character in history. More Details | Order Now
Steering Through Chaos: Vice and Virtue in an Age of Moral Confusion brings the classical tradition of the vices and virtues to the modern discussion of ethics. The readings reintroduce the seven deadly sins—pride, envy, anger, sloth, avarice, lust, and gluttony—and contrast them with the beatitudes of Jesus. More Details | Order Now
The Journey: Our Quest for Faith and Meaning outlines the road that thinking "seekers" have traveled toward faith. This book encourages those who are open to explore the journey of faith and, for others, helps solidify why they believe what they believe. More Details | Order Now
Doing Well & Doing Good: Money, Giving, and Caring in a Free Society explores the meaning of money, motivations in giving, and why we need to care for others outside our own social circles. Our understanding of these issues is critical in determining the character of our society. More Details | Order Now
The Great Experiment: Faith and Freedom in the American Republic addresses the public dimension of faith by looking at the historic roots of the American experiment. It highlights why the framers of the American republic considered faith in natural life to be constructive and indispensable. This book also examines challenges to the balance of faith and freedom today. More Details | Order Now
Binder Editions, Available for Events
The two titles below are only available in three-ring binder editions for use in Trinity Forum sponsored events. They are not yet available for individual purchase. Each of the above six titles are also available in three-ring binder editions. Please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you are interested in these editions or topics for your event.
Children of Prometheus: Technology and the Good Life. Join a dialogue among some of the great thinkers about what it means for humans to have technological dominion over creation, what we are making of that creation, and what we are making of ourselves. More Details
But Not Through Me: Seven Steps to Facing Up to the Challenge of Evil and Suffering. Sets out seven steps to help us honestly address the challenges posed by evil and suffering—and to consider our own responsibility. More Details
Study Series in Europe
The Study Series has also been used successfully in events across Europe and elsewhere around the world. We have also developed related resources for international events. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for details.
- Entrepreneurs of Life and When No One Sees are also available in German and Hungarian.
- Inspiring Leadership is an executive development module adapted from When No One Sees and used in Europe.
Features of the Series
- Each passage is introduced with background information on the significance of the work in the context of its age and its relevance for today.
- Each selection is followed by a series of thought-provoking questions.
- A Reader's Guide is included in the paperback editions to help facilitate a stimulating group discussion.
- Each book explores the issues of our day in the context of faith and the sweep of Western civilization.
- Each book recognizes that many of the urgent public issues of our day are cultural rather than political.
- The series assumes the need for, and the possibility of, a social and cultural renaissance in our time.
Paperback titles in the Trinity Forum Study Series are available through our U.S. Online Store and may also be available from our associate account with Amazon.com or other full-service booksellers. A bundle of all six books is also available at a discounted price.
