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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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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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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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