What is School of Sophia?

What is wisdom? Is it in the trees and the water? Is it in the mind or in the heart? Is it to know or not to know? Does it have a place in society - or must we turn against society to be wise? Did ancient and indigenous peoples have wisdom (or do they have it still) and if so, how can others learn from it today?

To answer these questions, the School of Sophia delves into a wide range of wonderful materials from our literary and spiritual heritages: from mysterious ancient myths to spellbinding modern novels, from sacred texts to astonishing works of drama, from philosophy, religion and spirituality through to literature and poetry. 

Inspired by the ancient Wisdom Schools, the School of Sophia gathers for weekly seminars to contemplate, reflect, study and dialogue. The love of wisdom, we believe, is our common human heritage, and our courses are open to all of those who are moved to pursue these vital questions.

No skills or previous experience are necessary – other than commitment and enthusiasm! - and all students from all walks are life are warmly welcome.