A Sanctuary for the Sound Mind
If you have ever picked up a classic theological work only to find yourself bogged down by the dense language or historical context, the ICA Library is built for you. Reading the great thinkers of the Christian tradition is one of the most rewarding pursuits of the spiritual life, yet it can often feel like a lonely and intimidating task when you try to navigate it alone.
The ICA Library is not a place for academic lectures or passive screen time. Instead, it is an interactive digital sanctuary where you get to read the book with our mentors. Through our structured Guided Readings, you will join a warm, living conversation that translates historic wisdom into practical, daily faithfulness.
How a Guided Reading Works
Our Library is built around complete flexibility, allowing you to move at your own pace and fit deep reading into your busy daily schedule:
1. Select Your Guided Reading: Choose a title from the ICA Guided Reading catalog. Unless ICA provides a public-domain or properly licensed copy, participants obtain the book through an authorized source. ICA supplies its guide and commentary.
2. Read the Chapter: Read a single chapter on your own, soaking in the author's arguments and noting your own questions.
3. Watch the Commentary: Log in to watch a twenty-five to forty-five-minute video Commentary for that specific chapter. Rather than sitting through a rigid, school-style lecture, you will watch a lively, Socratic conversation between two or more ICA mentors. They will unpack the chapter's historical background, synthesize the core theological arguments, and discuss how to apply those ideas to our modern cultural moment.
The Library Milestone Program
To celebrate your dedication to lifelong learning and keep you motivated as you build your intellectual foundation, we have established a special milestone recognition pathway. As you complete entire Guided Readings, you will climb through our historic learning tiers:
10 Books Completed (The Scriptorium Award): Celebrating your initial commitment to the disciplined reading of sound Christian literature.
50 Books Completed (The Socratic Companion): Honoring your deep engagement with classical thought and your progress in mastering the great ideas of history.
100 Books Completed (The Classical Centurion): A major institutional achievement. Upon reaching one hundred completed books, you will receive our distinguished Certificate of the Classical Centurion to commemorate your exceptional mastery of the Christian intellectual tradition.
1000 Books Completed (The Master of the Scrolls): Our highest, lifelong honor for those who have dedicated years to sitting at the feet of the great saints and sages.
Access and Membership Options
We want this library of wisdom to be accessible to everyone, which is why we offer two simple ways to unlock our digital shelves:
The All-Access Membership: Join our monthly ICA Membership to instantly unlock every single Guided Reading and Commentary in our catalog, which includes access to all future book releases at no extra charge.
A La Carte Access: If you prefer to focus on one book at a time without a subscription, you can purchase individual Guided Readings separately to keep in your library account forever.
Our Inaugural Shelf: Available 2026
Start your reading journey today with our curated selection of classic and modern works,
each accompanied by complete, chapter-by-chapter video Commentaries:
