Alyosha Society

Date – Time

Online Book Club – 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Additional Information

Bruce Etter, a former administrator and favorite teacher at Veritas Press and Wilson Hill Academy, has launched a weekly online book club called Alyosha Society that begins Tuesday, January 26. The cost is $40 per month.

“Bruce Etter’s knowledge and passion for literature, culture, and Biblical worldview help Christians study challenging works and appreciate their significance in our times.  Using Socratic dialogue sprinkled with insightful instruction, Bruce takes participants on a journey where they meet the author, delve into their writings, and explore the important topics they present. Each course we’ve taken seems to be even better than the one before!”

— Wendy

• How can we learn how to read a book for maximum enrichment and enjoyment?

• What do you need to know before diving into this book?

• How much can we learn about one single author and his/her work?

• How does the worldview of the author impact how we view the world around us?

• How does this work line up with biblical truth?

1. Brief discussion on "How to Read a Novel" (first meeting)

2. Brief overview of Russian history / philosophical context of 19th century Russia (second meeting)

3. Brief biographical material on Fyodor Dostoevsky (second and third meetings)

4. Six to eight weeks discussing Crime and Punishment (begin third meeting)

5. Begin our second novel, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, around early May

6. Aim for Wise Blood in June

Alyosha Society (Book Club)