Halifax Thinks

Halifax Thinks

Halifax Thinks is an opportunity for those interested in philosophy, literature, and art to take a University-level course that works with your busy schedule. Its curriculum is based on the interdisciplinary Great Books model offered in the Foundation Year Programme (FYP) at the University of King’s College.

Students receive a collection of recorded lectures written and delivered by FYP and Dal professors which they can listen to at their convenience. Twice a month, all students who are available are invited to a live tutorial where they get to discuss the work with a university professor and with others in the class.

This course is offered by donation, with a suggested donation of $400. All proceeds go to support The Halifax Humanities Society’s other programs: Perspectives, Halifax Humanities 101, and the Angus Johnston Seminar. These programs offer non-credit education in the Humanities to adults living on low incomes, completely free of charge. Students in these programs receive free books, bus tickets, and a childcare subsidy if they need it. The proceeds from Halifax Thinks help to keep these programs running.

These conversations can be transformative. There are no papers, no tests, no exams and no pressure and it will also help to pay the costs for another group of equally keen learners who need your support. The Halifax Humanities Society is a registered charity in the province of Nova Scotia. (#864790878R0001)

Each session of Halifax Thinks focuses on one historical period. Our next session, “The Ancient World”, will begin Fall 2025. Sign up below if you’d like to be notified when registration is open for our next session.