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“Cardinal Lustiger and the New Springtime of the Church in Paris”

Alliance Française de Chicago 54 West Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60610, Downtown

A close friend of Jean-Luc Marion, Cardinal Lustiger was nicknamed “le bulldozer” for his efforts to rebuild the Church as Archbishop of Paris. He established new parishes, founded the “Ãcole Cathedrale,” created Radio Notre-Dame, founded a center for cultural dialogue in a 13th-century monastery building on the Left Bank, and published best-selling books, among them Dare […]

“The Dignity of Being a Substance”

Swift Hall, First Floor Common Room 1025 E 58th St,Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park, IL

Co-sponsored by the Committee on Social Thought and the Program in Medieval Studies Thomas Aquinas characterized the person as “what is most perfect” and “most worthy” in all of nature. What grounds the dignity of the human being as a person? While in our day a metaphysical approach to the question is undervalued, this lecture attempts to show […]

A Carnal Love of Concepts or a Work of Mercy? The Intellectual Life and the Dominican Vocation

Social Sciences, Room 122 1126 E 59th St. Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park, IL

co-sponsored by the Committee on Social Thought and the Program in Medieval Studies In the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), study has a central place as it is an integral part of the religious life itself. What is the aim of studying theology and other sciences within a Christian vocation?

“The Importance of Elizabeth Anscombe”

Classics 110 1010 E 59th St. Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park, IL

Co-sponsored by the Department of Philosophy TO LISTEN: right click on below links to download or open in new window “The Importance of Elizabeth Anscombe,” Anselm Mueller (part 1) “The Importance of Elizabeth Anscombe,” Anselm Mueller (part 2) “The Importance of Elizabeth Anscombe,” Anselm Mueller (part 3) Elizabeth Anscombe has become known as a pupil and literary executor […]

Dostoevsky’s Pilgrimage: Aesthetics and Ascesis in “The Brothers Karamazov”

Social Sciences, Room 122 1126 E 59th St. Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park, IL

Co-sponsored by the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures Dostoevsky’s final novel, set partly in a monastery, continues to shape contemporary images of Orthodox Christian monasticism and ascetic practice. Bird will examine how well Dostoevsky actually knew this milieu and this tradition, and how profoundly his knowledge affected his writing of The Brothers Karamazov. This will […]

The Schola Antiqua of Chicago at Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University, Ganz Hall 430 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60605, Downtown, IL

“Tomorrow’s Music Today II” featuring Pacifica Quartet, eighth blackbird, and special guest, Schola Antiqua of Chicago Sunday, The Lumen Christi Institute co-sponsors Artist-in-Residence Schola Antiqua of Chicago in a University of Chicago Presents concert event. Founded in 1943, University of Chicago Presents is one of Chicago’s oldest and most distinguished concert series. Early performers in the series included Igor […]

“Right Reason”

Classics 110 1010 E 59th St. Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park, IL

Co-sponsored by the Ancient Philosophy Workshop and the Practical Philosophy Workshop

“From Natural Law to Human Rights in Jewish Thought”

Swift Hall, First Floor Common Room 1025 E 58th St,Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park, IL

Co-sponsored by the Ethics Club and Jewish Studies and the Hebrew Bible Workshop TO LISTEN: right click on below links to download or open in new window “From Natural Law to Human Rights in Jewish Thought,” David Novak (part 1) “From Natural Law to Human Rights in Jewish Thought,” David Novak (part 2) “From Natural Law to Human […]

Aquinas and Contemporary Ethical Theory

University of Chicago 5801 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park, IL

June 2011: Professor Mark Murphy (Georgetown University) led a seminar on “Aquinas and Contemporary Ethical Theory” in Chicago, IL.

Catholic Social Thought: A Critical Investigation

Portsmouth Abbey 285 Corys Lane, Portsmouth, RI

In this seminar, students will read, analyze, and discern continuities and discontinuities in Catholic Social Thought from the late 19th century to the present. Lectures, seminar reports, and discussion will focus on original sources (encyclicals and other magisterial documents), beginning with Rerum novarum (1892) and concluding with Caritas in veritate (2009). This intensive course is multi-disciplinary, since this tradition […]

Symposium on “God, Freedom, and Public Life”

Mandel Hall 1131 East 57th St. Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park, IL

Co-sponsored by the Committee on Social Thought The Lumen Christi Institute is pleased to co-sponsor a symposium at the University of Chicago entitled “God, Freedom, and Public Life” on the occasion of the publication of Francis Cardinal George’s book God in Action: How Faith in God can Address the Challenges of the World. The symposium featured […]

“Irenaeus: Bishop, Martyr, and Opponent of Gnosticism”

Cobb Lecture Hall, Room 201 5811 S. Ellis Ave. Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park, IL

Thursday Evenings, Non-Credit Course, Autumn Quarter 2011 “The Age of the Church Fathers: From Pagan Philosophy to Christian Wisdom” Cobb Lecture Hall, Room 201 5811 S. Ellis Avenue Lecture, 7:00pm Informal Dinner, 6:30pm October 13 “Introduction: Why Study the Fathers?” Fr. Michael Heintz (University of Notre Dame) October 20 “Clement of Alexandria: Neo-Platonism and Christian […]