Philodemic Society
A Georgetown student debating society with public-speaking workshops, mentorship and social events.
Collegiate debate club
Georgetown University
- Georgetown University Hilltop Campus · Washington, DC
Activity: Active
The Society’s own page lists a recent debate item dated August 28, 2026 and gives its weekly Thursday meeting schedule.
Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-08-28. Verified 2026-11-02.
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Claim or manage this programHow the program debates
The Society holds formal weekly debates in the Philodemic Room and says its purpose is intellectual challenge rather than tournament competition. Its traditions include the Richard T. Merrick Debate and the Hamilton Debate, which brings alumni back to campus.
Debate formats
Not documented.
Circuits and associations
Not documented.
Joining and participation
- Eligibility
- The Society welcomes everyone to listen, learn and engage in its debates.Source
- How to join
- Attend a Thursday debate from 8–10 p.m. in the Philodemic Room, Healy Hall 208; the Society also offers an email newsletter signup.Source
- Practice arrangements
- Weekly debates meet Thursdays from 8–10 p.m. in the Philodemic Room, Healy Hall 208.Source
Sources and verification
- Philodemic Society — debates, joining and history
Checked 2026-11-02
- Georgetown School of Foreign Service — undergraduate organizations
Checked 2026-11-02
- Georgetown University — Philodemic Room and Society history
Checked 2026-11-02
- Georgetown University — official institutional information
Checked 2026-11-02
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