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Writing and Faith: A Literary Panel, 3/28/19

Celebrated writers read from their works, followed by a moderated panel examining how their faith influences and intersects the inspiration, process, and products of their imaginations. The panel…

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"Dostoevsky's Engagement with the Catholic Literary Tradition" presented by Elizabeth Blake

Elizabeth Blake, PhD, assistant professor of Russian at Saint Louis University, discusses the "Catholic underground" Dostoevsky portrayed in his works as he was alternately repelled and…

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2018 Red Mass Lecture presented by Fr. Paul Scalia, 9-19-18

Fr. Paul Scalia, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia presents the 2018 Red Mass lecture, "In Fairness to the Pharisees: The Law, Laws, and Lawlessness,"…

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Hesburgh Lecture: Islam, the Catholic Church and the Future of the World presented by Gabriel Said Reynolds, 3/21/18

Gabriel Said Reynolds presents the annual Hesburgh Lecture, "Islam, the Catholic Church and the Future of the World," 3/21/18. In his talk, Professor Reynolds examines how…

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Science and Faith: Common Misconceptions and Paths to Integration presented by Joel Nigg, 2/28/18

Lay Catholic scientist Joel T. Nigg, director of the OSHU Psychology Division, suggests a science-affirming faith in God is not only possible but necessary for an integrated and holistic approach to…

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Why Theology Needs Lord of the Rings, 2-6-18

UP theology students Ally Liedtke and Niko Strom with Prof. David Turnbloom present a humorous look at what this wildly popular fantasy story has to offer the field of theology, 2-6-18. Part of the…

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Africa's Contributions to the Catholic Church presented by Fr. Paul Kollman, CSC

Fr. Paul Kollman, CSC, Executive Director of Notre Dame's Center for Social Concerns, examines what Africa's growing role means for the Catholic Church from a global perspective, 2-13-18.…

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The Image of the Unseen God: Book Reading with Fr. Thomas Hosinski, CSC

Remarks by Fr. Thomas Hosinski, CSC, UP Emeritus Professor of Theology, as we celebrate the launch of his new book, The Image of the Unseen God: Catholicity, Science & Our Evolving Understanding…

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University of Portland as a Catholic and Holy Cross Institution

The University of Portland is a Catholic university that has been served by the Congregation of Holy Cross since 1902. The history and characteristics of Holy Cross have helped shape the University…

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Santa Muerte: The Fastest Growing New Religious Movement in the Americas presented by Andrew Chesnut

Andrew Chesnut, Professor of Religious Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, shines a light on the controversial Mexican folk saint of death and her skyrocketing popularity, 10/26/17. Hosted…

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A Dangerous Woman: Faith, Politics and the Assassination of Sr Maura Clarke presented by Eileen Markey

Investigative journalist Eileen Markey chronicles the spiritual and political journey that led Maryknoll Sister Maura Clarke to a Cold War martyrdom in El Salvador in 1980, 10/10/17. Hosted by the…

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An Iconography of Enemies: Catholics, Communists, and US-Cuban Relations presented by Blair Woodard

Blair Woodard of the UP Dept of History examines the fifty-year war of images between the US and Cuba and the role of the Catholic Church within this visual diplomacy, 10/5/17. Hosted by the…

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2017 Red Mass Lecture by Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB

Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, of Mt Angel Abbey presents this year's Red Mass lecture: "A Monastic Vision for Happiness in These Unhappy Times," 9/18/17. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

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2017 Zahm Lecture presented by Christine Firer Hinze, PhD, 9/6/17

"Against the Grain: Could Zeal for Solidarity be UP's Gift for Our Fractious Time?" presented by Christine Firer Hinze, PhD. Drawing from the Holy Cross legacy in dialogue with modern…

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Is God's Charity Broad Enough for Bears? presented by Elizabeth Johnson

Fordham University Distinguished Professor of Theology Elizabeth Johnson presents the challenge of how loving the Earth and its species as a neighbor must become an intrinsic part of faith in God,…

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