Glastonbury Abbey Institute
Study. Reflection. Conversation.
The Glastonbury Abbey Institute (GAI) extends the Abbey’s monastic mission through spiritual enrichment and adult faith education.
Rooted in the Rule of St. Benedict, the Institute offers a spiritual resource for lifelong learning, including courses and retreats that engage scripture, theology, history, and contemporary questions within the living tradition of the Church.
Through disciplined study and sustained conversation, the Institute cultivates faith seeking understanding in a community of people with diverse interfaith and cultural traditions.
All are welcome.
Our Purpose
The Institute exists to:
- Advance the intellectual and spiritual tradition of Benedictine life
- Foster engagement with Scripture and the Church’s tradition
- Encourage sustained dialogue between faith and contemporary culture
- Invite lifelong learning adults to explore and deepen human ways of knowing and being
Programming is open to those who seek thoughtful, substantive engagement in a spirit of hospitality and respect.
2025–2026 Programming
View the complete schedule of upcoming lectures and courses and register.
In Case You Missed It
Recent program recordings are available for those who could not attend live. These recordings allow you to continue learning at your own pace.
"Where Have You Gone Joe DiMaggio? Finding Hope in Dark Times"
Presented by Charles F. Mundhenk, PhD
Contact
For questions regarding programs or registration:
Glastonbury Abbey Institute
16 Hull Street
Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: 781-749-2155 x 300
Email: retreats@glastonburyabbey.org
Support the Institute
The Institute depends upon the generosity of its community.
Gifts of any amount help sustain its lectures, courses, and retreats.
Donate at glastonburyabbey.org
or call 781-749-2155 x343