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.
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
Guest Dinners
Regular dinners with special guests at the house
Classic Films
Regular screenings of culturally significant movies
Game Nights
Regular game nights at the house
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
Join us for our weekly book discussion where we explore classic literary works.
Debate Meetings
Join us for a weekly meeting where we read and discuss various articles and short stories. No pre-reading required!
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.
Join the Society