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The Thought of René Girard

University of Southern California University Park Campus 3551 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA
Cynthia Haven | Trevor Cribben Merrill, UCLA | Grant Kaplan, Saint Louis University

Apply here Description: One of the most influential 20th century Catholic thinkers, René Girard transformed our understanding of culture, religion, and human desire. Through an intensive reading of Girard’s works, in conjunction with the fiction of the greatest writers, this five-day seminar will explore imitation, conflict, and scapegoating, connecting them to central themes of Christian theology. The seminar is co-sponsored by the Nova Forum for Catholic Thought. Location and Format: This seminar will be held at University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Students will meet twice daily during 2.5 hr sessions in seminar style lecture and discussion. Students will...