Bringing the Catholic intellectual tradition to the heart of university life
The University Program enriches the life of the university at all levels
The University Program forms students and faculty at the University of Chicago in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Our events bring top scholars to campus and introduce participants to the perennial themes of the Church’s tradition, while cultivating intellectual and spiritual friendships among the student body.
Lectures & Symposia
Lectures & Symposia
We host leading scholars from around the world for lectures which span the disciplines, including theology, philosophy, literature, and more.
Master Classes
Master Classes
A seminar in miniature, in which top scholars introduce students to a major figure or concept in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Non-Credit Courses
Non-credit Courses
On Tuesday evenings, survey-style lectures are held over a shared meal, with no advanced preparation required. These courses offer accessible introductions to key aspects of the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Reading Groups
Reading Groups
Our reading groups are student-driven and student-led discussions of great and interesting primary texts.
Fundamental Questions Seminar
Fundamental Questions Seminar
A seminar for undergraduate students at the University of Chicago that fosters a rigorous discussion of a culturally resonant text. For members of all or no religious affiliation, the seminar explores the force deep existential questions.
Nicklin Fellows
Nicklin Fellows
The Nicklin Fellowship is a competitve program for undergraduate students that awards its recipients resources to pursue their intellectual interests with the aid of the Lumen Christi Institute.