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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.

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PAST EVENTS
The Beauty of Vocation and Vocational Discernment
Oct 9
The Beauty of Vocation and Vocational Discernment

University of Oklahoma

A lecture by Sr. Mary Angelica (University of Dallas)

Wednesday, October 9th

8:45 PM

Location TBD

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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What if I Don't Feel Anything When I Receive the Eucharist?
Apr 3
What if I Don't Feel Anything When I Receive the Eucharist?

University of Oklahoma

A lecture by Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski (University of St. Thomas in Houston)

The Saint Thomas More University Parish and Student Center

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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God and Suffering
Nov 16
God and Suffering

University of Oklahoma

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

Regents Room, Oklahoma Memorial Union

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Extraterrestrial Life and the Catholic Church
Oct 6
Extraterrestrial Life and the Catholic Church

University of Oklahoma

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

Governors Room, Oklahoma Memorial Union

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Is Postmodernity a Problem for Religion?
Feb 9
Is Postmodernity a Problem for Religion?

University of Oklahoma

A lecture by Prof. Joseph Trabbic (Ave Maria University)

The Oklahoma Memorial Union Frontier Room

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Philosophy of the Abortion Debate
Nov 11
The Philosophy of the Abortion Debate

University of Oklahoma

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

The Scholars Room in the Oklahoma Memorial Union

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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From Catholic to Evangelical and Back Again: Reflections of a Catholic Revert
Sep 8
From Catholic to Evangelical and Back Again: Reflections of a Catholic Revert

University of Oklahoma

A lecture by Prof. Francis Beckwith (Baylor University)

St. Thomas More University Parish and Student Center

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Full of Grace: Mary’s Freedom, Genius, and Beauty
Apr 6
Full of Grace: Mary’s Freedom, Genius, and Beauty

University of Oklahoma

A lecture by Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

St. Thomas More Parish and Student Center

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Creation Ex Nihilo: Thomas Aquinas on Creation and its Consequences
Mar 31
Creation Ex Nihilo: Thomas Aquinas on Creation and its Consequences

University of Oklahoma

A lecture by Prof. Corey Barnes (Oberlin College)

Associates Room, Oklahoma Memorial Union

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Meaning of Death and Eternal Life
Feb 25
The Meaning of Death and Eternal Life

A Weekend Intellectual Retreat for Students

With Fr. John Corbett, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies), Prof. Bruce Marshall (Southern Methodist University), and Fr. Jonah Teller (The Thomistic Institute).

Cedarbrake Renewal Center | Belton, Texas

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Biblical Responses to Objections to the Catholic Faith
Feb 18
Biblical Responses to Objections to the Catholic Faith

University of Oklahoma

A lecture by Prof. Michael Dauphinais (Ave Maria University)

Associates Room, Oklahoma Memorial Union

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Suffering and Flourishing
Oct 11
Suffering and Flourishing

University of Oklahoma

A lecture by Prof. Eleonore Stump (Saint Louis University)

Associates Room, Oklahoma Memorial Union

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Good, Simple, and Eternal: What Philosophy Teaches Us About the Nature of God
Apr 7
Good, Simple, and Eternal: What Philosophy Teaches Us About the Nature of God

University of Oklahoma

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

Meacham Auditorium

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Entering into Christ’s Passion: The Mass as a Sacrifice
Mar 24
Entering into Christ’s Passion: The Mass as a Sacrifice

University of Oklahoma

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

St. Thomas More University Parish and Student Center

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What Must I Do to Be Saved? Catholicism and the Doctrine of Justification
Feb 6
What Must I Do to Be Saved? Catholicism and the Doctrine of Justification

A lecture by Prof. Francis Beckwith of Baylor University.

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Is Belief in God Rational?
Oct 23
Is Belief in God Rational?

A lecture by Fr. Gregory Pine, OP of the Thomistic Institute.

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Humility and Proper Pride
Sep 11
Humility and Proper Pride

A lecture by Captain Joseph McInerney (The United States Naval Academy).

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OTHER EVENTS

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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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