The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone. The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more. Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Ins ...
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The Imago Dei in Augustine and Thereafter | Prof. Kevin Hart
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This lecture was given on March 21st, 2024, at University of Virginia. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Kevin Hart is the Edwin B. Kyle Professor of Christian Theology at the University of Virginia. He has given the Gifford Lectures at Glasgow University (2019-23), the G…
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The Mysteries of Christ in the Story of Salvation | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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This lecture was given on April 30th, 2024, at University of Oxford. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies) is from Pennsylvania and graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He previously served as the Assistant …
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Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? How Can We Know? | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
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This lecture was given on April 4th, 2024, at United States Military Academy. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Fr. Dominic Legge is the Director of the Thomistic Institute and Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Concepti…
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What Makes a Person Good? | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
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This lecture was given on September 23rd, 2024, at University of Edinburgh. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Fr. Dominic Legge is the Director of the Thomistic Institute and Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception…
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What is Knowledge? | Prof. Tomas Bogardus
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This lecture was given on April 26th, 2024, at University of California, Berkeley. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Tomás Bogardus earned his BS in biology at UC San Diego, his MA in philosophy at Biola University, and his PhD in philosophy at the University of Texas at …
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How the Dark Ages Saved Your Soul | Fr. Gabriel Torretta
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This lecture was given on October 11th, 2024, at Thomistic Institute in New York City. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Fr. Gabriel Torretta was born and raised in Spokane, Washington, the youngest of four children. He was raised Presbyterian and converted to Catholicism…
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Is Sanctity for Everyone, Even for me? | Fr. John Mark Solitario
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This lecture was given on October 15th, 2024, at Mississippi State University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Fr. John Mark Solitario is from St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Springfield, MA and the eldest of four children. After attending Catholic schools through…
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Aristotelian Philosophy and the Quantum Revolution | Prof. Robert Koons
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This lecture was given on October 9th, 2024, at Universidad Panamericana Campus Mixcoac. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Robert C. (“Rob”) Koons is a professor of philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin, M. A. Oxford, Ph.D. UCLA. He is the author or co-author of…
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Can Beauty Save the World? | Prof. Raymond Hain
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This lecture was given on April 11th, 2024, at University of North Texas. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Raymond Hain is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Associate Director of the Humanities Program at Providence College in Providence, RI. Educated at Christendom …
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The Song of Songs: Human or Divine Eros? | Prof. Nina Sophie Heereman
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This lecture was given on November 2nd, 2024, at St. Albert's Priority. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Dr. Heereman was born and raised in Germany. Originally trained to become a lawyer and after completing her bar exam, she experienced a deep encounter with the Lord w…
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In Medio Ecclesiae: The Importance of Embodying Wisdom According to Proverbs and Sirach | Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P.
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Fr. Jordan Schmidt discusses the importance of embodying wisdom according to Proverbs and Sirach, emphasizing that wisdom is not an individual pursuit but a communal endeavor that involves sharing and disseminating wisdom within the community. This lecture was given on November 2nd, 2024, at St. Albert's Priority. For more information on upcoming e…
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Scripture as a Source of Wisdom in Catholic Theology | Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P.
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Father Jordan Schmidt discusses the concept of wisdom in Catholic theology, focusing on its definition, its relationship to knowledge, and how it can be acquired and exercised through the study of scripture, particularly wisdom literature in the Bible. This lecture was given on November 1st, 2024, at St. Albert's Priority. For more information on u…
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'The Lord of All Loves Her': Mary’s Sapiential Garments | Prof. Nina Sophie Heereman
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Professor Nina Sophie Heereman explores the tradition of using wisdom texts, such as Proverbs 8 and Sirach 24, in Marian devotion, tracing this practice back to the patristic age. She argues that these texts, which describe wisdom as a pre-existent figure closely associated with God, are applied to Mary because she is seen as embodying the virtues …
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So Death Doth Touch the Resurrection: Death and Human Nature | Sr. Elinor Gardner, O.P.
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Sr. Elinor Gardner begins by examining Clarence Darrow's essay "The Myth of the Soul," which argues that belief in the soul is neither necessary nor desirable. She then delves into what Plato and Aristotle have to say about the soul, contrasting their different understandings on the nature of the soul and its fate after death. Sr. Gardner concludes…
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What Does "Creation" Really Mean? w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Dr. William Carroll
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What does it really mean to say the world is "created," according to St. Thomas Aquinas? Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with Dr. William Carroll about what "creation" really means, St. Thomas Aquinas on creation and time, cosmology, understanding science and creation, …
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If Your Head Causes You to Sin | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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Fr. Gregory Pine discusses the pitfalls of undisciplined thinking, advocating for a return to structured thought guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition, particularly the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. He highlights how Aquinas offers a coherent and organized approach to reality that integrates faith and reason, helping Catholics make sense…
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Human Person, Community, and Communion | Dr. R.J. Snell
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Dr. R.J. Snell explores the contemporary Western world's struggle with disenchantment, loneliness, and lack of purpose, exemplified through Elena Ferrante's fiction. He contrasts this with the Christian concept of personhood, derived from Trinitarian theology, which emphasizes communion and the diffusion of goodness. Snell suggests practical ways t…
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Saint Thomas and the Acquired Virtues | Prof. Candace Vogler
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Professor Candace Vogler examines Thomas Aquinas' approach to virtue, highlighting how it differs from Aristotle's while still building upon his work. She explains the four cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, courage, and temperance) and their role in correcting human flaws. The lecture also delves into the distinction between acquired virtues, wh…
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Friendships and Social Life - Thomistic Insights | Prof. Thomas Hibbs & Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P.
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Professor Thomas Hibbs and Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau discuss the importance of friendship and social life from a Thomistic perspective, highlighting the decline in friendships in modern society and the philosophical insights of Aristotle and Aquinas on the nature of human relationships. This lecture was given on June 29th, 2024, at The Dominican House o…
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Feasting like a Saint | Prof. Michael Foley
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Professor Michael Foley discusses how to "drink like a saint" by outlining five principles: moderation, gratitude, memory, merriment, and ritual. This lecture was given on March 9th, 2024, at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Retreat Center. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Mic…
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Honorable Festivity: An Oxymoron? | Prof. Michael Foley
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Professor Michael Foley examines the idea of honorable festivity, demonstrating how human culture elevates the basic act of eating into a dramatic, artistic experience. He then explores how Catholic tradition further transforms this cultural practice, particularly through the Eucharist and traditional feast days. Finally, he addresses modern compli…
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Praying the Psalms in Friendship with God | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.
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Fr. Andrew Hofer discusses the significance of the Psalms in fostering a friendship with God, highlighting teachings from St. Athanasius and St. Thomas Aquinas on how the Psalms serve as a mirror to our souls and a means to experience divine friendship through prayer and contemplation. This lecture was given on November 4th, 2023, at The Dominican …
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Aquinas, the 'Great Theory of Beauty', and Music | Prof. Michael Dickson
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Professor Michael Dickson examines the relationship between beauty and music, tracing the development of aesthetic theories from ancient Greek philosophers to modern thinkers. He critiques modernist approaches that dismiss beauty in art and architecture and advocates for a return to the "great theory of beauty" which emphasizes proportion, clarity,…
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Justified by Grace, But What is Grace and What Does it Do? | Prof. Michael Root
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Professor Michael Root delves into the theological debate surrounding justification by grace, a pivotal issue during the Protestant Reformation, emphasizing the differing interpretations between Protestant reformers like Martin Luther and Catholic theologians. After examining the historical perspectives and highlighting the differences he also disc…
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The Effects of Grace, Justification & Sanctification | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
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This lecture was given on December 16th, 2023, at The Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Fr. Dominic Legge is the Director of the Thomistic Institute and Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conc…
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