University of Texas-El Paso

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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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PAST EVENTS
The Mission of the University and the Role of Humanities
Feb 28
The Mission of the University and the Role of Humanities

University of Texas at El Paso

A lecture by Prof. Michael Foley (Baylor University)

Quinn Hall 212

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Middle Ages: Dark Ages of Superstitious Backwardness, Golden Age of Catholic Harmony, or Neither?
Nov 21
The Middle Ages: Dark Ages of Superstitious Backwardness, Golden Age of Catholic Harmony, or Neither?

University of Texas, El Paso

A lecture by Prof. Brad Gregory (University of Notre Dame)

Location TBA

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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God, Mathematics, and Beauty
Sep 23
God, Mathematics, and Beauty

University of Texas, El Paso

A lecture by Prof. Alexander Pruss (Baylor University)

Quinn Hall

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Edith Stein's Vocation of Women in Today's World
Nov 2
Edith Stein's Vocation of Women in Today's World

University of Texas, El Paso

A lecture by Sr. Elinor Gardner, O.P. (University of Dallas)

Location TBD

This event is free and open to the public.

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In Defense of Politics: Chesterton and a Catholic Perspective on Political Engagement
Apr 27
In Defense of Politics: Chesterton and a Catholic Perspective on Political Engagement

University of Texas at El Paso

A lecture by Prof. Erik Dempsey (University of Texas at Austin)

Quinn Hall 212

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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Is Belief in God Rational? Aquinas on Faith, Philosophy, and Skepticism
Oct 13
Is Belief in God Rational? Aquinas on Faith, Philosophy, and Skepticism

University of Texas, El Paso

A lecture by Prof. Francis Beckwith (Baylor University)

Templeton Suite, Union Building East, Room 312

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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OTHER EVENTS

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The Future of Personhood and the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence | The Civitas Dei Summer Fellowship
Jun 8
The Future of Personhood and the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence | The Civitas Dei Summer Fellowship

Dominican House of Studies & The Catholic University of America | Washington, D.C.

Sunday, June 8 - Friday, June 13, 2025

A fellowship featuring Fr. James Brent, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies), Prof. Jordan Wales (Hillsdale College), and Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P. (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology)

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How Are We Saved? Justification in Early Christianity
Jun 12
How Are We Saved? Justification in Early Christianity

Trinity Western University

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

TWU-Richmond Minoru Room 401/402

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Memory, Intellect, and Will: The 13th Century Reception of Augustine | A Summer Seminar
Jun 15
Memory, Intellect, and Will: The 13th Century Reception of Augustine | A Summer Seminar

Schloss St Emmeram | Regensburg, Germany

Sunday, June 15 - Wednesday, June 18, 2025

A seminar featuring Dr. Albert von Thurn und Taxis, Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P., Fr. Philip-Neri Reese, O.P., Prof. Julie Casteigt, Prof. Katja Krause, and Fr. Reginald Lynch. O.P.

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