A discussion on institutional neutrality: what should Duke’s positon be? With distinguished faculty members Abdullah Antepli (Divinity School and Sanford School of Public Policy, Director of…
This was the inaugural meeting of a new reading group where Dr. Christopher Coome, a post-doctoral fellow with the Civil Discourse Project, introduced students to…
On April 9th, students gathered for this semester’s et Religio Symposium, which focused on the role of religion in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.The event featured three guest…
This was the second installment of a reading group where Dr. Christopher Coome, a post-doctoral fellow with the Civil Discourse Project, introduced students to the…
Meet with Polis Distinguished Fellow Danny Werfel to identify and discuss real life stories that highlights a specific function of government—public health, transportation, education, disaster response, civil rights, consumer protection, etc. — by following the real experiences of people who have been directly impacted by government programs, services, or decisions.
Dinner will be provided.
Space is limited so please register.
The Civil Discourse Project and The Lemur: Duke's Big Ideas Magazine hosted an evening of learning with Dr. Christopher Coome. The Foundations seminar introduces students…
On Wednesday, October 8th, Dr. Christopher Coome moderated a discussion on civil discourse in Sanford 007. The two-hour evening session explored the meaning of civil…
The Civil Discourse Project and the Lemur Magazine came together to discuss the philosophy of the great Roman rhetorician, Cicero, in a seminar led by…
On Thursday, November 13, Polis’ Civil Discourse Project and Duke Democrats co-hosted a roundtable discussion focused on free speech in higher education. Students gathered in…
The Civil Discourse Project hosted an insightful session with Polis Distinguished Fellow and Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel, offering attendees an inside look at the…
On January 20, 2026, members of the Duke community gathered at the Sanford School of Public Policy for a spirited discussion examining the second Trump…
On Tuesday, January 27th, Duke students gathered to discuss competing theories of progress. Dr. Christopher Coome introduced students to the writings of Hegel and Condorcet,…