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UPCOMING EVENTS
A Thomistic Take on Disordered Emotions
Nov 7
A Thomistic Take on Disordered Emotions

University of Michigan

A lecture by Sr. Anna Wray, OP (Catholic University of America)

CHEM 1300

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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PAST EVENTS
John Henry Newman's Critique of Liberalism: Lessons from the Aristotelian Tradition
Oct 9
John Henry Newman's Critique of Liberalism: Lessons from the Aristotelian Tradition

University of Michigan

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

Thursday, October 9

Time TBD

Location TBD

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Astrology: Why Did Medieval Philosophers Study It?
Sep 19
Astrology: Why Did Medieval Philosophers Study It?

University of Michigan

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

Time TBD

Location TBD

This lecture is free and open to the public.

The Cardinal Virtues and the Natural Law: How to Live the Good Life Well
Mar 17
The Cardinal Virtues and the Natural Law: How to Live the Good Life Well

University of Michigan

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

CHEM 1600

This lecture is free and open to the public.

How to be a Good Friend: Combatting Envy and Apathy and Exercising Love and Wisdom
Feb 21
How to be a Good Friend: Combatting Envy and Apathy and Exercising Love and Wisdom

University of Michigan

A lecture by Prof. W. Scott Cleveland (University of Mary)

Chem 1300

This lecture is free and open to the public.

God and Suffering: How Could God Allow Evil?
Jan 17
God and Suffering: How Could God Allow Evil?

University of Michigan

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

CHEM 1300

This lecture is free and open to the public.

The Beauty of the Catholic Sacramental View
Nov 18
The Beauty of the Catholic Sacramental View

University of Michigan

A lecture by Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski, O.P. (University of St. Thomas)

East Hall 1360

This lecture is free and open to the public.

J.R.R. Tolkien and the Catholic View of the Lord of the Rings
Oct 16
J.R.R. Tolkien and the Catholic View of the Lord of the Rings

University of Michigan

A lecture by Prof. Paul Gondreau (Providence College)

Wednesday, October 16th

6:30 PM

East Hall 1360

This lecture is free and open to the public.

If Your Head Causes You to Sin
Oct 3
If Your Head Causes You to Sin

University of Michigan

A lecture by Fr. Gregory Pine (The Dominican House of Studies)

Thursday, October 3rd

6:30 PM

Location TBD

This lecture is free and open to the public.

OTHER EVENTS

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Is Atheism Irrational?
Oct 20
Is Atheism Irrational?

University of Georgia

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

Miller Learning Center, Rm 248

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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No Salvation Outside the Church: Catholicism and the World Religions
Oct 21
No Salvation Outside the Church: Catholicism and the World Religions

Thomistic Institute in London

A lecture by Prof. Gavin D’Costa (Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas)

Parish Hall at the London Jesuit Centre

114 Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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How the Mass Shaped the Western World
Oct 21
How the Mass Shaped the Western World

Texas A&M University

A lecture by Prof. Michael Foley (Baylor)

MSC 2406A

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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