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PAST EVENTS
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Canticles: Gregorian Chant and the Joy of the Gospel
Apr 10
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Canticles: Gregorian Chant and the Joy of the Gospel

Clemson University

A lecture by Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

Hardin Hall, Room 235

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Catholic Social Teaching - Guidance for Turbulent Times
Mar 27
Catholic Social Teaching - Guidance for Turbulent Times

Clemson University

A lecture by Prof. James Felak (University of Washington)

Location TBA

This lecture is free and open to the public.

From Apathy to Agape: Christian Encounters with Stoic Philosophy
Nov 20
From Apathy to Agape: Christian Encounters with Stoic Philosophy

Clemson University

A lecture by Prof. Thomas Ward (Baylor University)

Hardin Hall, Room 232

This lecture is free and open to the public.

My Flesh Indeed: On the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
Oct 24
My Flesh Indeed: On the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist

Clemson University

A lecture by Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P. (The Dominican House of Studies)

Hardin 101

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Atoms Neither Fast Nor Feast: Reflections on Scientific Inquiry and the Good Life
Apr 18
Atoms Neither Fast Nor Feast: Reflections on Scientific Inquiry and the Good Life

Clemson University

A lecture by Prof. John Brungardt (Newman University)

Location TBA

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Marriage, Friendship, and the Good Life
Mar 26
Marriage, Friendship, and the Good Life

Clemson University

A lecture by Dr. Nathaniel Peters (Morningside Institute) and Prof. Jane Sloan Peters (College of Mount Saint Vincent)

Hardin Hall 233

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Can We Be Happy Without God?
Feb 29
Can We Be Happy Without God?

Clemson University

A lecture by Prof. Matthew Shea (Franciscan University of Steubenville)

Hardin Hall Room 233

This lecture is free and open to the public.

The Mission of the University and the Role of the Humanities
Feb 16
The Mission of the University and the Role of the Humanities

Clemson University

A lecture by Prof. Michael Foley (Baylor University)

Hardin Hall 233

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Why Beauty Matters
Nov 17
Why Beauty Matters

Clemson University

A lecture by Mr. Dony Mac Manus

Hardin 232

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Are We Our Brains? Neuroscience and the Soul
Oct 23
Are We Our Brains? Neuroscience and the Soul

Clemson University

A lecture by Dr. Paul LaPenna (Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine)

Hardin Hall 232

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Do Muslims and Christians Believe in the Same God?
Aug 28
Do Muslims and Christians Believe in the Same God?

Thomistic Institute at Clemson University

A lecture by Prof. Francis Beckwith

Clemson University | Hardin Rm 100

This lecture is free and open to the public.

OTHER EVENTS

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Aquinas & Liturgical Tradition | An Intellectual Retreat for Ireland
Jun 17
Aquinas & Liturgical Tradition | An Intellectual Retreat for Ireland

Glencomeragh House | Co. Tipperary, Ireland

With Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies) and Fr. Conor McDonough, O.P. (Univeristy of Galway)

For current university students in Ireland

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Corpus Christi | An Intellectual Retreat for the UK
Jun 20
Corpus Christi | An Intellectual Retreat for the UK

Stonyhurst College | Clitheroe, England

With Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P and Fr. Matthew Jarvis, O.P.

For current university students in the UK

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Ascending the Heights of Wisdom | VERITAS
Jun 27
Ascending the Heights of Wisdom | VERITAS

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, June 25 - Sunday, June 29, 2025

At this expanded Student Leadership Conference, we will be welcoming our TI Campus Chapter Leaders to Washington, D.C. TI members, speakers, alumni, and others are invited to join the chapter leaders for the final days of the conference.

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