Summer Seminar Search

Advanced Studies: The Challenges and Future of Liberty

This high-level seminar gives well-versed classical liberal students and recent graduates the opportunity to test and sharpen their ideas by applying Libertarian thought to difficult problems and questions. Participants think critically and debate about the classical liberal perspective—its past, current state, and possible future trajectories.
July 28-August 3 ● Bryn Mawr College, Philadelphia, PA area

Exploring Liberty

An engaging introduction to the foundations of a free society, exploring the historical, economic, and philosophical roots of Libertarian thought. Ideal for undergraduates and recent graduates seeking to understand how the central principle of classical liberalism—individual liberty—relates to government, society, and human nature.
June 2-8 ● Bryn Mawr College, Philadelphia, PA area
June 23-29 ● Bryn Mawr College, Philadelphia, PA area

Journalism & a Free Society

This intellectually enriching, skill-building program launches future writers, reporters, and producers into liberty-advancing journalism careers. Participants get practical advice from seasoned professionals, learn how to approach economic and political topics analytically, and explore how classical liberal principles work in the press and media. Skilled communicators from all majors are eligible.
June 2-8 ● Loyola University, Chicago, IL

Liberty & Society

An intense, interdisciplinary exploration of classical liberal and libertarian thought for undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students familiar with the libertarian perspective.

For Undergraduates & Recent Graduates
May 26-June 1 ● Wake Forest University, Winston–Salem, NC
June 16-22 ● Chapman University, Orange County, CA
July 7-13 ● Bryn Mawr College, Philadelphia, PA area

For Graduate Students
June 9-15 ● Bryn Mawr College, Philadelphia, PA area

Liberty and Current Issues

How do classical liberal ideas translate into sound public policy? This seminar considers how the libertarian tradition can help frame responses to current policy questions and problems. Participants analyze emerging policies in light of their bearing upon individual liberty. Ideal for students and recent graduates with a beat on current events and interest in policy-related careers.
July 7-13 ● Towson University, Baltimore, MD area
July 28-August 3 ● Towson University, Baltimore, MD area

Morality, Capitalism & Freedom

An examination of capitalism from moral and philosophical perspectives, raising questions about the proper interplay of business and government in a free-enterprise system. Designed for students who are familiar with classical liberal principles and interested in the ethical foundations of free markets.
June 9-15 ● Wake Forest University, Winston–Salem, NC

Scholarship & a Free Society

Interdisciplinary research workshop for graduate students interested in the classical liberal perspective and how leading academics are applying it to their work.
June 23-29 ● Towson University, Baltimore, MD area

The Institute for Humane Studies

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