Book Club

Belonging without Othering

Join us for our first ever virtual book club! Sign up to read and discuss Belonging without Othering: How We Save Ourselves and the World alongside a community of learners.

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals in our virtual book club! Starting on July 17, we will be hosting monthly live discussions on the insightful book, Belonging without Othering by john a. powell and Stephen Menendianat OBI University.

Each month, we will focus on a new book chapter, delving deep into its content through close readings, seminar-style discussions, and workshops facilitated by expert thinkers, including the authors. You'll have the chance to interact with fellow learner in breakout sessions and on the discussion boards.

Participating in the book club will give you a comprehensive understanding of the concept of ‘othering’ and how to foster a sense of ‘belonging’ in your life. Belonging without Othering isn't just theoretical — it’s a practical guide for those passionate about social justice, community development, and creating a more inclusive society.

Are you eager to join us? Click the “enroll” to sign up and scroll down for the syllabus and important dates. Be sure to read the book's first chapter and secure your copy. (Please note that the dates below may change.)

The book club consists of three parts:  

Chapter discussions 

LIVE + SYNCHRONOUS
Step into a virtual lecture hall. Facilitators will lead learners in live sessions focused on the key concepts, arguments, and practices introduced in a chapter.

These sessions occur on specific Wednesdays at 12pm Pacific Time on Zoom.

Study sessions and Q&As

LIVE + SYNCHRONOUS
Collaborate with other learners. Book club participants get to transform the learning dynamic by engaging with one another. Pose your questions, refine your arguments, and challenge your understandings in dialogue with others.

These sessions take place on some Wednesdays at 12pm Pacific Time on Zoom.

Pre-activities, further readings, and discussion boards

SELF-PACED + ASYNCHRONOUS
Study at your own pace. Expand your learning by connecting the book to other texts, and by connecting to other learners on the discussion boards. Share your questions and thoughts whenever you want. 

Click on “Discussion space” in the outline for each chapter.