Portsmouth Institute

What is the relationship between  man-as-citizen and  man-as-Christian? Is there a distinction between the two? What happens when the two come into conflict, as often occurs in the modern world? And how can we come to understand man as a true Christian citizen—fully Christian, fully citizen—in modern society? In our customary interdisciplinary fashion, the Portsmouth Institute will consider the nature and prospects for Christian citizenship in the 21st century through a study of literature, theology, history, and philosophy. We will bring the Catholic intellectual tradition of 2,000 years to bear on temporary conversations of faith and culture. This June, join the Portsmouth Institute and prominent scholars, clergy, opinion-makers and community leaders for thoughtful reflection, convivial friendship, reverent worship, and sacred music. This intellectual retreat is hosted at Portsmouth Abbey, a Benedictine monastery and boarding school up the road from Newport, Rhode Island on the banks of the Narragansett Bay.