Spiritual Exercises and the Contemporary Academy
The work of Pierre Hadot and, in his later years, Michel Foucault on the ancient pagan and Christian practices of askesis, or “spiritual exercise,” has proven to be of interest […]
“The Book of Genesis” Non-Credit Course
Intended for university students, faculty, and recent graduates. Others interested in attending, please contact info@lumenchristi.org Thursday, January 13 Genesis 1-2: “Creation: Grace upon Grace” If the Hebrew word for God […]
“Eriugena: The Medieval Irish Genius Between Augustine and Aquinas”
The Carolingian thinker Johannes Scottus Eriugena (810-877CE) is the author of numerous philosophical and theological works. Most famous among them is the Periphyseon or On Natures (864-866CE), a metaphysical dialogue drawing on the Greek and Latin […]
“The Christian Mystic in a Post-Modern Culture”
Co-sponsored by the University of Chicago Theology Workshop and the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology at DePaul University Maria Clara Bingemer (Catholic University at Rio de Janeiro) Bernard […]
A Philosophical Reading of the Prodigal Son
While the parable of the prodigal son has traditionally been read as a story about a wayward son in need of repentance or the conflict of two siblings over their […]
“The Book of Ruth”
6:30pm Dinner 7:00pm Lecture Intended for university students, faculty, and recent graduates. Others interested in attending, please contact info@lumenchristi.org. The Book of Ruth is exceptional in the Old Testament for the […]
A Carnal Love of Concepts or a Work of Mercy? The Intellectual Life and the Dominican Vocation
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 […]
“From Natural Law to Human Rights in Jewish Thought”
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 […]
“Irenaeus: Bishop, Martyr, and Opponent of Gnosticism”
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 […]
Symposium on “God, Freedom, and Public Life”
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 […]