Religion and Philosophy

Guided by the ideal of “faith seeking understanding,” discover lifelong learning at the intersection of faith and reason through the study of Catholicism, history of Christianity, world religions, moral theology, and philosophy.

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The Eucharist and Catholic Social Teaching

Everyday Holiness

Raising Resilient Children

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Beyond Islamic Studies: Non-Muslim History and Memory in Medieval Iran

10:00 AM ET Fri., Apr. 11, 2025

Fear & Flow

12:00 PM ET Mon., Apr. 07, 2025

Everyday Holiness: Sister Ann Astell

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 04, 2025

The Nature of Law

12:30 PM ET Tue., Apr. 01, 2025

Byzantine Landscapes of Power and Resilience

10:00 AM ET Fri., Mar. 28, 2025

Biography & Autobiography

12:00 PM ET Mon., Mar. 24, 2025

Jerusalem TalksND: Professor Mouna Maroun

12:00 PM ET Tue., Mar. 18, 2025

Discernment & Decision Making

12:00 PM ET Mon., Mar. 10, 2025

Freedom & Conversion

12:00 PM ET Mon., Feb. 24, 2025

Jerusalem TalksND: Bishop Rafic Nahra

12:00 PM ET Tue., Feb. 18, 2025

Gratitude & Grace

12:00 PM ET Mon., Feb. 10, 2025

Everyday Holiness: Deacon Mel & Ann Tardy

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 07, 2025

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Loneliness & Community

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties of loneliness and the importance of genuine connection and...

12:00 PM ET Mon., May. 05, 2025

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Trust, Talent, and the AI Colleague

In this episode of The New AI, Accenture Managing Director and Notre Dame alum Jen Hall ’98 joins student hosts for a...

12:00 PM ET Tue., May. 06, 2025

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The Elusive Genius of Borromini

One of the most imaginative architects in history, Francesco Borromini (1599-1667), came out of the quarries of...

12:00 PM ET Wed., May. 07, 2025

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Can LLMs Reason and Plan?

Large Language Models (LLMs) are on track to reverse what seemed like an inexorable shift of AI from explicit to tacit...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 09, 2025

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When Notre Dame calls: the untold stories of ND Listens

Experience an in-depth look at ND Listens, the student call center on campus, as senior manager Cesar Sanchez...

12:00 PM ET Mon., May. 12, 2025

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Cry of the Poor & Justice

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of justice and servant leadership in the search for the Heart’s...

12:00 PM ET Mon., May. 19, 2025

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Church in the Holy Land

While the other events in this series have focused on Muslim-Christian relations and the common roots of Christianity...

12:00 PM ET Tue., May. 27, 2025

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Andrea Christensen: Education, Motivated.

From coffee ice cream and hoagies, submarines, or po’boys, to how designing instruction that optimizes motivation...

12:00 PM ET Thu., May. 29, 2025

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Kinship & Accompaniment

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of kinship and accompaniment. As Fr. Greg Boyle describes it,...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 02, 2025

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Why Notre Dame invests in the South Bend community with Shannon Cullinan ’93

Join Shannon Cullinan ’93, executive vice president, as he sheds light on residential life and its importance to the...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 09, 2025

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Death & Redemption

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of a realistic and nuanced perspective on death and mortality. As Fr....

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

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Fr. Joe Carey: Education, Treasured.

From handmade Father’s Day gifts and the origin stories of “Cup of Joe” and FJ’s cookies, to the fine art of...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jun. 26, 2025

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Meaning & Mission

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance, difficulties, and practices of finding a meaningful calling....

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 30, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Michaela Martinez, OP

Listen to Sister Michaela Martinez, OP, as she reflects on her call to religious life, God’s fidelity to her, and how...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jul. 03, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Educational Access

Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., interviews Notre Dame Trustee and Fellow Sara Martinez Tucker. She will discuss her passion...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 14, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Being on the Margins

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12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 28, 2025

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Kate Schuenke-Lucien: Education, Accompanied.

From summertime foods, frisbees, and exploring Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, to the transformational power of...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jul. 31, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Listening for Vocation

Fr. Dan Groody interviews Parker Palmer, a world- renowned writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Aug. 11, 2025

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Taylor Kelly: Education, Joy-filled.

From following in Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C.’s clarinet playing footsteps, to leading others in the mission to educate...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Aug. 28, 2025

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Fr. Nate Wills: Education, Blended.

From seminary life in Old College and full house Masses at Keough Hall, to leading team prayer in the storied locker...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 26, 2025

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Will Newkirk: Education, Affirmed.

From jack-o-lantern tales and top-o-the-chart treats, to the authentic power of truth and healing in the Indigenous...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Oct. 30, 2025

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Gina Svarovsky: Education, Broadened.

From Thanksgiving family traditions like tropical turkey, secret stuffing, and pleasant pumpkin rolls, to becoming...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Nov. 24, 2025

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