Christology and Christ’s Knowledge

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This panel illuminates how Christ’s human intellect—from the Transfiguration to infused knowledge—perfects our nature. Experts navigate the mysterious intersection of divinity and human intellect, offering a high-impact look at the Savior’s relational and radiant mind.

The comprehensive and systematic character of Thomas Aquinas’ thought has for centuries informed inquiry into questions of human dignity, freedom, economic development, work, poverty, the environment, and other issues of global significance. Celebrate the 800th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Aquinas, exploring the ongoing importance of his thought to contemporary cultural, philosophical, and theological discussions. In gathering many of the most accomplished contemporary scholars of Aquinas’ thought from throughout the world working on themes in Ethics, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Anthropology, Political Theory, Christology, Trinitarian Theology, Sacramental Theology and Ecclesiology, among others, this series promotes fruitful interchange of diverse perspectives on the importance of Aquinas in the world today.

Meet the Moderator: Christopher Enabnit

Christopher Enabnit joined the Jacques Maritain Center and History of Philosophy Forum as program coordinator in August 2023, having previously worked as a teacher at Saint Thomas More Academy, a Catholic classical school in South Bend. He earned his BA in philosophy and theology and MTS from the University of Notre Dame, where he met his wife Luísa. He enjoys travelling often to the sunny cities of Sacramento, California, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, his and Luísa’s hometowns, respectively.

Meet the Speaker: Joel R. Gallagher

Joel R. Gallagher, Ph.D. teaches theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He previously taught theology at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD and Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, MD. He has written a series of articles on the mysteries of the life of Christ according to the theology of Thomas Aquinas and he continues to write articles on various topics according to the theology of Benedict XVI. He is married and has two daughters.

Meet the Speaker: Fr. Nathaniel Mayne, O.P.

Fr. Nathaniel Maria Mayne, O.P. is a Dominican priest and graduate of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (DSPT). He has a B.M. in Music Performance from San Diego State University. He joined the Dominican Friars because of their commitment to the intellectual tradition of the Church, the common life, and the choral chanting of the Divine Office.

Meet the Speaker: Thomas David Keith '24 M.A.

Thomas Keith is a theology instructor and debate coach at Jesuit High School of Tampa, Florida. He received his Master of Theological Studies from the University of Notre Dame in 2024. Prior to working at the Jesuit High School, he was a policy analyst at the Christian Civic League of Maine.