SUMMER SEMINARS FOR THE STUDY OF WESTERN INSTITUTIONS

The 2010 Summer Seminars for the Study of Western Institutions at the University of Notre Dame (USA) and the Neuwaldegg Castle in Vienna, Austria, are designed to foster a better understanding of the Western intellectual tradition among European, Pan-American, and Asian students. These summer programs bring together students and professors to explore the enduring ideas of Western civilization through the disciplines of political philosophy, philosophical anthropology, ethics, literature and law.

The first summer course was held in 1987 at the University of Texas at Tyler (USA). Since 1991 the Phoenix Institute holds its annual summer course at the renowned University of Notre Dame (USA). In 1996, the Institute extended its programs to Europe where from 1996 to 2001 parallel summer courses were held at the University of Oxford (UK). In 2003 the Phoenix Institute moved the European summer course to a more central location in Europe: Austria.

SPECIALIZATION IN ADVANCED SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL STUDIES

The Phoenix Institute offers a degree in Advanced Social, Economic and Political Studies to those students that have obtained 24 credits by their participation in no less than three summer programs (consecutive or not) –18 course credits, plus 6 credits for writing and subsequent approval of a final research project.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The Phoenix Institute understands itself as a meeting point for people who believe that the truth and goodness that lies in the heart of the Western Tradition should be understood, affirmed and promoted as the best possible foundation for the future development of our Civilization.

The Institute’s Summer Seminars for the Study of Western Institutions have been carefully designed as the ideal setting for the undertaking of such an urgent and inspiring program.

High academic standards, seriousness of purpose, willingness to openly participate in an international environment, a firm sense of personal responsibility towards the good of others, and a sincere interest in the Study of the Western Culture and on the fulfillment of the Institute’s Mission, are the basic qualities that the Institute will be looking for among its prospective students.

2010 Summer Seminars are now open for registration

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