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SUMMARY:What is a “Uni-versity”?  Revisiting Newman’s “Idea of a University”
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER BELOW\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Refreshments Provided \nThis event is designated for current University of Chicago graduate and undergraduate students. University of Chicago faculty and staff are also welcome to attend. Others interested in auditing should contact William Hurley at whurley@lumenchristi.org. The book may be picked up any time during business hours from Gavin House. \nDescription:\nThe crisis of the university has been frequently remarked. Mortimer Adler\, onetime University of Chicago professor\, decades ago prophetically sounded the tocsin regarding the fragmentation of the modern university. Battles over core curricula\, distribution of limited resources\, and arguments over research and teaching priorities are all indications of the crisis. Perhaps the greatest threats to the university in our Űber-Tech culture are posed by S.T.E.M. and AI. \nSo what is a “uni-versity”?  What is its purpose? What should be the goals of a university education? Spurred by the modern spiritual and cultural genius of John Henry Newman\, we will read and discuss his “Idea of a University.” Several months ago\, Newman was declared a “Doctor” of the Catholic Church in recognition of his personal holiness and mastery of the Christian tradition. \nIn the light of Newman’s insights\, come share your experiences at the University of Chicago. What classes have especially impacted you? How have you become a different person? What are your existential desires and hopes? \nSchedule:\n\nApril 1: Newman’s preface [pp. xxxvii-xlvii]  and Discourses One and Two [pp.1-32]\nApril 8: Discourses Three and Four [pp. 32-74] \nApril 15: Discourses Five and Six [pp.74-114]\nApril 22: Discourses Seven and Eight [pp. 114-161]\nApril 29:  Discourses Nine and Ten [pp.161-181]\n\nClass materials are accessible via the class Google folder found here. \nSeries Description:\nReading Course \nEach quarter\, the Lumen Christi Institute hosts a student-centered reading course at Gavin House (1220 E 58th St.). The reading course is usually held over a shared meal and all participants are provided a copy of the text. Any student interested in a shared reading of a great text is welcome to join. No religious affiliation is necessary. \n 
URL:https://lumenchristi.org/event/what-is-a-uni-versity-revisiting-newmans-idea-of-a-university/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Gavin House\, 1220 E 58th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Reading Courses
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SUMMARY:An Ordinary Life Well Lived: Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER BELOW\n6:00 – 7:30 | Dinner Provided \nThis event is designated for University of Chicago graduate students. Other students interested in attending should contact William Hurley at whurley@lumenchristi.org. \nDescription:\n“Love is holy because it is like grace–the worthiness of its object is never really what matters.” – Marilynne Robinson\, Gilead \nMarilynne Robinson’s Gilead tells the story of Congregationalist minister John Ames\, who\, with the knowledge that the end of his life is near\, decides to pen a testament to his seven-year old son\, something for his son to keep close as he grows up without his father. Ames’ reflections are wide-ranging and probing: on faith and doubt\, on fathers and sons\, on forgiveness\, and on return of an old friend’s prodigal child who threatens to disturb the peace Ames has made with his life. We’ll meet each week to discuss the novel and what Ames’ testament might teach us about love\, grace\, parenthood\, and what it means to live well. In a world that prizes speed\, spectacle\, and novelty for its own sake\, Gilead urges the opposite: attention\, slowness\, and fidelity to an ordinary life well lived. This\, Marilynne Robinson says\, “is an interesting planet. It deserves all the attention you can give it.” Join us each week as we do just that. \nSchedule:\n\nWeek 1 (Wed. April 1)\n\nPg. 1–41\n\n\nWeek 2 (Wed. April 8)\n\nPg. 42–81\n\n\nWeek 3 (Wed. April 15)\n\nPg. 82–120\n\n\nWeek 4 (Wed. April 22)\n\nPg. 121–162\n\n\nWeek 5 (Wed. April 29)\n\nPg 162–206\n\n\nWeek 6 (Wed. May 6)\n\n206–end.\n\n\n\nSeries Description:\nGraduate Student Reading Group \nEach quarter\, the Lumen Christi Institute hosts a number of student-led reading groups at Gavin House (1220 E 58th St.). The reading groups are usually held over a shared meal and all participants are provided a copy of the text. Any graduate student interested in a shared reading of a great text is welcome to join. No religious affiliation is necessary.
URL:https://lumenchristi.org/event/an-ordinary-life-well-lived-marilynne-robinsons-gilead/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Gavin House\, 1220 E 58th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
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SUMMARY:Developing a Catholic Social Vision for the Modern World: A Century of Church Teaching – Ever Ancient\, Ever New: The Sources of Pope Leo XIV | West Suburban Catholic Culture Series
DESCRIPTION:The West Suburban Catholic Culture Series\n\nEver Ancient\, Ever New:\nThe Sources of Pope Leo XIV\nREGISTER BELOW\n  \nApril 8:\nDeveloping a Catholic Social Vision for the Modern World:\nA Century of Church Teaching\n\nSchedule: 6:30 p.m. Drinks | 7:00 p.m. Dinner\, Lecture\, & Q&A | 8:30 p.m. End\nLECTURE DESCRIPTION \nOur April speaker\, David Cloutier\, will trace the development of Catholic social teaching (CST) from Rerum Novarum through Quadragesimo Anno to Centesimus Annus and beyond. Through many papacies and much change in the world\, CST develops a unique and distinctive social vision that speaks to both the hopes and the perils of the contemporary world. \nBusiness casual attire encouraged. For questions\, or if you would like to request a comped ticket as a priest\, religious\, or high school teacher\, please email Margaux (Killackey) Taffet at mtaffet@lumenchristi.org.
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LOCATION:Ruth Lake Country Club\, 6200 South Madison Street\, Hinsdale\, IL
CATEGORIES:West Suburban Series
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