Eremos Books for Groups is a popular way for Eremos members and their friends to come together and explore issues of life and faith in an atmosphere which encourages the sharing of ideas. The topics are varied, with particular interest in Australian writers and thinkers, along with well-known overseas names: contemporary spirituality, mysticism, creative relationships, the Jesus of history and of modern faith, the importance of the environment, biographies and fiction. Over thirty different courses are offered on a hiring basis, each consisting of multiple copies of the book under discussion and supplementary materials.
If you enjoy discussing books with others, then hire a discussion course! You can do this as a group, or as an individual, for your personal study.
- Gather your group (4 -10 people is a good number).
- Choose a course and order it (see below), giving an estimate as to number of copies of book required.
- Make a start date (allowing 2 weeks for delivery) and plan how often you will meet. An invoice will be sent with your course.
- Pay within a month: collect the hire fees from each person, plus enough to cover return postage.
- Enjoy your discussion with each other using the study guide or questions at the end of each chapter.
- Return all materials, with your feedback. You may keep the study guides if you wish.
The Eremos Books for Groups scheme operates on a hiring basis, and groups (or individuals) anywhere in Australia use the materials to talk about questions of personhood and faith. Resources include books, discussion questions and occasionally audio cassettes and photocopies. Some books are written with their own discussion questions – they do not have a separate study guide. The costs listed are for Eremos members /non-members individually, inclusive of postage to you and GST. Suggestions are included as to number of sessions, but this is at the group's discretion, up to a maximum period of six months. Discussion notes without the books can be hired at half the course price.