University of California, San Diego

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UPCOMING EVENTS
To What End? Reclaiming Meaning with Thomas Aquinas
Nov 4
To What End? Reclaiming Meaning with Thomas Aquinas

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P. (Thomistic Institute)

Warren College Room

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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PAST EVENTS
The Catholic Art of Dating
Oct 6
The Catholic Art of Dating

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Prof. Michael Foley (Baylor University)

NSB 1205 auditorium

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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ChatGPT and the Foolishness of Speech
Jan 13
ChatGPT and the Foolishness of Speech

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Prof. Jane Sloan Peters (University of Mount Saint Vincent)

Red Shoe Room, Prince Center

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Aquinas' Metaphysics of the Soul
Oct 9
Aquinas' Metaphysics of the Soul

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Fr. Raphael Mary Salzillo, O.P. (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology)

NSB 4211

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Church and Modern Science: Understanding and Correcting Models of Conflict
May 7
The Church and Modern Science: Understanding and Correcting Models of Conflict

University of California, San Diego

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

Location TBA

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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On Evolution and Faith
Apr 2
On Evolution and Faith

University of California, San Diego

a lecture by Tomas Bogardus (Pepperdine College)

Red Shoe Room (Price Center)

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Boundaries of Humanity: Humans, Animals, and Machines
Mar 4
The Boundaries of Humanity: Humans, Animals, and Machines

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Prof. William Hurlbut (Stanford University)

NSB 4211

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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George Lemaitre, the Big Bang, and Being a Catholic Scientist
Feb 14
George Lemaitre, the Big Bang, and Being a Catholic Scientist

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Prof. Jonathan Lunine (Cornell University)

Green Table Room

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Is Free Will an Illusion
Jan 24
Is Free Will an Illusion

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Fr. Stephen Brock (Pontifical University of the Holy Cross)

NSB 4211

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The First Theologians: Who were the Church Fathers and Why do they Matter?
Nov 29
The First Theologians: Who were the Church Fathers and Why do they Matter?

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Prof. Matthew Thomas (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology)

Location TBA

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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OTHER EVENTS

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Is the Biblical View of Sex and Marriage Realistic?
Oct 9
Is the Biblical View of Sex and Marriage Realistic?

Universidad Panamericana

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

V02 classroom

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Is Atheism Irrational? What Reason Can Tell Us
Oct 9
Is Atheism Irrational? What Reason Can Tell Us

East Carolina University

A lecture by Prof. John O’Callaghan (University of Notre Dame)

The Catholic Newman Center

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Meaning of Life
Oct 9
The Meaning of Life

North Dakota State University

A lecture by Fr. James Brent, OP (Dominican House of Studies)

Minard 230

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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