“The Virgin Mary as Model of the Church: From Vatican II to Thomas Aquinas”
Co-sponsored by the History of Christianity Club The Second Vatican Council insisted that the Virgin Mary is to be understood in light of the Church, and the Church is to […]
“Modern Christian Writers” Non-Credit Course
Informal Dinner: 6:00PM Lecture: 6:30PM Intended for University students, faculty, and recent graduates. Others interested in attending, contact info@lumenchristi.org. Addressing his fellow Christians, the author of the Letter to the Hebrews […]
Master Class on The Cloud of Unknowing
Co-sponsored by the Medieval Studies Workshop This master class is intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students. If you have any questions, please contact Mark Franzen at mfranzen@lumenchristi.org. The Cloud of […]
The Interior Castle of St. Teresa of Avila: A Map for our Spiritual Journey
Long before developmental psychologists charted the seasons and passages of our human journey, St. Teresa of Avila mapped the transformation of her personality under the impact of God’s love in […]
Bernard of Clairvaux, the Last of the Fathers and the End of the Middle Ages
Cosponsored by The Medieval Studies Workshop and The Theology Workshop The 12th century monastic reformer Bernard of Clairvaux recruited hundreds of young men to the cloister or claustrum (enclosure) of Cistercian monastic […]
Exile and the canzone in Dante’s Earthly Paradise
Cosponsored by the Department of Romance Languages & Literatures and the Medieval Studies Workshop Often considered the greatest work of Italian literature, Dante’s Divine Comedy depicts the exiled soul’s journey to God. […]
The Divine is Everywhere
Read the Chicago Maroon article about Dana Gioia’s visit to the University of Chicago HERE. Dana Gioia—award-winning poet (American Book Award, 2002; Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal Recipient, 2010) and former Chairman […]
John of the Cross: A Mystic’s Poetry
John of the Cross (1542-1591), saint and doctor of the church, is known for his mystical doctrine and his theme of the “dark night.” This lecture explores John’s stunningly beautiful […]
Jewish & Catholic Approaches to Property & Social Justice
Eduardo Peñalver (University of Chicago Law School) Joseph William Singer (Harvard Law School) REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT 1.5 hours Ethics/Professionalism CLE credit CA, IL and NY. SCHEDULE: 5:00 PM: Registration and […]
Who Was Saint Patrick?
a luncheon address by Philip Freeman (Luther College) with an introduction by The Hon. Edward M. Burke (Alderman, 14th Ward; Chairman, Finance Committee, Chicago City Council) Sponsored by the Boshell […]