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Ars Sapientiae

Lehigh University's Premier Literary and Debate Society

Our Mission

Ars Sapientiae is Latin for "The Art of Wisdom". We are a literary and debate society that seeks to promote literature, debate, dialogue, and the liberal arts.

Our Themed House

The Classical Education House is our living-learning community located in House 84 on Sayre Drive, where students engage in intellectual discourse and exploration beyond the classroom.

Classical Education House

A True Living-Learning Environment

Our themed house creates a community of students who are interested in literature, debate, open dialogue, the liberal arts, and classical education. Residents freely discuss their thoughts on books, philosophy, politics, history, and current events.

Communal Library

Shared collection of classic literature and academic works

Weekly Dinners

We have dinner together at least once a week, sometimes with a special guest

Classic Films

Monthly screenings of culturally significant movies

Open Door Culture

Communal spaces for continuous intellectual engagement

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What We Do

Weekly Meetings

Regular book discussions exploring classic works of literature from collections like The Harvard Classics.

Lectures

In-depth lectures on liberal arts topics with instructors and guest speakers.

Literary Analysis

Deep exploration of classic and contemporary works across genres.

Guest Speakers

Subject matter experts from Lehigh and beyond speaking on a variety of topics.

Upcoming Events

Book discussion
Sunday, March 30

Book Discussion

Join us for our weekly book discussion where we explore classic literary works.

2:00 PM EDT
Linderman Library 400
Weekly lecture
Sunday, April 6

Book Discussion

Join us for our weekly book discussion where we explore classic literary works.

2:00 PM EDT
Linderman Library 400
Weekly oration
Sunday, April 13

Book Discussion

Join us for our weekly book discussion where we explore classic literary works.

2:00 PM EDT
Linderman Library 400

Join Ars Sapientiae

Become part of a tradition of intellectual discourse and literary appreciation at Lehigh University. We welcome students from all disciplines who share our passion for literature, debate, and the liberal arts.

Apply for Membership