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Thomistic Institute chapters are on-campus, academic clubs formed and run by students to bring top-notch Christian intellectuals to their university campuses. These chapters organize lectures, seminars, and reading groups to explore the riches of the Christian intellectual tradition.

All Thomistic Institute lectures on campus are free and open to the public.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Emotional Health and Cognitive Therapy: The Ancient Stoics and Augustine
Feb 6
Emotional Health and Cognitive Therapy: The Ancient Stoics and Augustine

Catholic University of America

A lecture by Prof. Sarah Byers (Boston College)

Maloney Hall 204

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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PAST EVENTS
The Lost Art of Dying Well
Nov 14
The Lost Art of Dying Well

The Catholic University of America

A lecture by Prof. Lydia Dugdale (Columbia University)

Aquinas 101

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Angels and Demons
Oct 2
Angels and Demons

The Catholic University of America

A lecture by Fr. James Brent, O.P. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception)

Aquinas Hall 102

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Aquinas on Usury
Apr 15
Aquinas on Usury

The Catholic University of America

A lecture by Prof. Matthew Dugandzic (St. Mary’s Seminary and University)

Pryzbyla Great Room B

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Cosmology, Space, and God: A Conversation between Dr. Karin Oberg, Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University, and Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, President of the Catholic University of America
Apr 9
Cosmology, Space, and God: A Conversation between Dr. Karin Oberg, Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University, and Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, President of the Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America

A conversation between Dr. Karin Oberg (Harvard University) and Dr. Peter Kilpatrick (Catholic University of America)

Tuesday, April 9th

Vincent P Walter Board Room

This event is free and open to the public.

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Mental Peace: Philosophy and Therapy of the Soul
Mar 18
Mental Peace: Philosophy and Therapy of the Soul

The Catholic University of America

A lecture by Prof. Josh Hochschild (Mount St. Mary’s University)

Maloney 204

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Angels | An Intellectual Retreat for Catholic University of America
Mar 1
The Angels | An Intellectual Retreat for Catholic University of America

The Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

With Fr. Gregory Pine, OP (Godsplaining) and Fr. James Dominic Brent, OP (Dominican House of Studies)

For current students of Catholic University of America

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Extraterrestrial Life and Catholic Theology
Feb 8
Extraterrestrial Life and Catholic Theology

Catholic University of America

A lecture by Prof. Chris Baglow (University of Notre Dame)

Maloney 207

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Does Birthplace Determine Religion?
Nov 16
Does Birthplace Determine Religion?

The Catholic University of America

A lecture by Prof. Tomas Bogardus (Pepperdine University)

Aquinas 102

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Do You Believe in Miracles? (And Can You Do So Reasonably?)
Oct 26
Do You Believe in Miracles? (And Can You Do So Reasonably?)

The Catholic University of America

A lecture by Prof. W. Matthews Grant (University of St. Thomas)

Aquinas 102

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Is Today's University Hollow?
Apr 12
Is Today's University Hollow?

Catholic University of America

A lecture by Fr. Stephen Fields, S.J. (Georgetown University)

Aquinas Auditorium

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Passion & the Sacred Wounds | An Intellectual Retreat
Mar 17
The Passion & the Sacred Wounds | An Intellectual Retreat

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC

Speakers: Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies); Fr. Michael O’Connor, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

Exclusively for Catholic University of America

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OTHER EVENTS

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Friendship | An Intellectual Retreat for Students in and near Texas
Jan 17
Friendship | An Intellectual Retreat for Students in and near Texas

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center | Temple, TX

With Prof. Thomas Hibbs and Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P.

An Intellectual Retreat for Thomistic Institute Students in and near Texas

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The Fourth Way: An Argument for the Existence of God
Jan 20
The Fourth Way: An Argument for the Existence of God

West Virginia University

A lecture by Fr. Ambrose Little (Dominican House of Studies)

Oglebay Hall Room 102 

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Paradoxes of Pro-Life Feminism
Jan 22
The Paradoxes of Pro-Life Feminism

The Catholic University of America

A lecture by Prof. Angela Knobel (University of Dallas)

Happel Room, Caldwell Hall

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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