Benefits of Study Circles

When people talk with each other and work together to solve public problems, powerful results can take place. Study circles make a difference by helping people:

• learn new ideas
• develop new relationships and networks
• take ownership of the issue
• emerge as new leaders
• change institutions
• change public policy

Study circles benefit communities by:

• allowing discussion of the issues in a comfortable setting
• fostering consideration of other points of view
• inspiring direct involvement in the democratic process
• encouraging citizens to become more thoughtful and active

For more information about the Arkansas Study Circles Project, please e-mail Diane Vibhakar, ASCP coordinator.

Additional resources:

Study circle beliefs, vision and mission
Study circle discussion topics and brochures