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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
Disease and the Problem of Evil
Nov 7
Disease and the Problem of Evil

Indiana University

A lecture by Prof. Stephen Meredith (University of Chicago)

Location TBD

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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PAST EVENTS
Politics and the Modern State: Understanding the Common Good
Oct 1
Politics and the Modern State: Understanding the Common Good

Indiana University

A lecture by Prof. Bradley Lewis (The Catholic University of America)

Indiana Memorial Union

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Seven Deadly Sins
Sep 19
The Seven Deadly Sins

Indiana University

A lecture by Prof. Timothy J. Pawl (University of St. Thomas)

Time: 7pm

Woodburn Hall, Rm. 120

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Does Modern Neuroscience Disprove the Existence of the Soul?
Apr 4
Does Modern Neuroscience Disprove the Existence of the Soul?

Indiana University

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

Fine Arts Building 102

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Does God Exist?
Mar 5
Does God Exist?

Indiana University

A lecture by Prof. Brian Carl (University of St. Thomas)

Fine Arts Building 102

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Why Prove God's Existence?
Feb 8
Why Prove God's Existence?

Indiana University

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

Radio/TV building room 226

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Interplay Between Faith and Natural Theology in the Bible
Nov 28
The Interplay Between Faith and Natural Theology in the Bible

Indiana University

A lecture by Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

Fine Arts Building Room 102

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Virtues: Theological, Intellectual, and Moral.
Nov 13
The Virtues: Theological, Intellectual, and Moral.

Indiana University

A lecture by Prof. Adam Eitel (University of Dallas)

Woodburn Hall Room 120

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Bible in the Middle Ages: Transmission and Transformation
Oct 27
The Bible in the Middle Ages: Transmission and Transformation

Indiana University

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

Global & International Studies Building Rm. 1112

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Why Would a Biologist Believe in the Soul?
Apr 10
Why Would a Biologist Believe in the Soul?

Indiana University

A lecture by Prof. Jonathan Buttaci (The Catholic University of America)

BLTV 251

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Modern Science and the Catholic Faith: Understanding and Correcting Models of Conflict
Mar 21
Modern Science and the Catholic Faith: Understanding and Correcting Models of Conflict

Indiana University

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

Radio-Television Center Room 245

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Ethics of Human Genome Editing with CRISPR
Feb 6
The Ethics of Human Genome Editing with CRISPR

Indiana University

A lecture by Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P. (University of Santo Tomas)

Biology Building Room 065

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Catholicism and Evolution
Nov 7
Catholicism and Evolution

Indiana University

A lecture by Prof. Kenneth Kemp (University of St. Thomas)

Ballantine Hall 146

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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What is Truth? Why Does It Matter?
Feb 28
What is Truth? Why Does It Matter?

Indiana University

A lecture by Prof. Jennifer Frey (University of South Carolina)

St. Paul Catholic Center

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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OTHER EVENTS

Featured
Wisdom Literature | An Intellectual Retreat for the West Coast
Nov 1
Wisdom Literature | An Intellectual Retreat for the West Coast

St. Albert's Priory | Oakland, CA

With Prof. Nina Heereman (St. Patrick’s Seminary & University) and Fr. Jordan Schmidt, OP (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception)

An Intellectual Retreat for university students on the West Coast.

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Truth, Goodness, and Fantasy Literature: Or, Is Lord of the Rings Better than Game of Thrones?
Nov 2
Truth, Goodness, and Fantasy Literature: Or, Is Lord of the Rings Better than Game of Thrones?

Thomistic Institute in Limerick

A lecture by Fr. Philip-Neri Reese, O.P. (Angelicum)

St. Saviour’s Parish Hall, Limerick V94 X2AA

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Thomas Aquinas on Reading Scripture with the Church
Nov 3
Thomas Aquinas on Reading Scripture with the Church

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A lecture by Fr. Timothy Bellamah, O.P. (Commissio Leonina)

MIT Room W20-401

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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