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

Explore Religion and Philosophy

Exploring Global Catholicism

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026

Bridging Traditions

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jan. 02, 2026

Bridging God and Modernity

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 26, 2026

Conducting with Conviction

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 24, 2026

The Invention of Prayer for the Dead in Byzantine Tradition

05:00 PM ET Tue., Oct. 28, 2025

Catholic Approaches to Mining: A Framework for Reflection, Planning, and Action

09:00 AM ET Tue., Oct. 21, 2025

Healing our National Dialogue and Political Life with Cardinal McElroy

Healing our National Dialogue and Political Life with Cardinal McElroy

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jan. 02, 2026

Metaphysics of Prayer

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jan. 23, 2026

Hope, Global Stability, and the Role of the U.S. with Gen. Martin Dempsey

Hope, Global Stability, and the Role of the U.S. with Gen. Martin Dempsey

12:00 PM ET Fri., Dec. 05, 2025

Nostra Aetate and Catholic-Muslim Relations

Nostra Aetate and Catholic-Muslim Relations

12:00 PM ET Fri., Dec. 05, 2025

The Notre Dame Summit on AI, Faith, and Human Flourishing: Keynote on the DELTA Framework

The Notre Dame Summit on AI, Faith, and Human Flourishing: Keynote on the DELTA Framework

08:30 AM ET Tue., Sep. 23, 2025

Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Music

Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Music

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 27, 2026

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The Role of Joy with Cameron Kim and Laura Dunham

Cameron Kim is assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Duke University and Laura Dunham is dean of the Opus...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 24, 2026

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Architecture in an Age of Uncertainty

Liam O’Connor, 2025 Richard H. Driehaus Prize Laureate, explores how the timeless principles of traditional and...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 24, 2026

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Dante Among Thelogians

Step into the celestial rose of the “Dante Among Theologians” project. This international collaboration invites...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 24, 2026

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Growing into Leadership and Service

Ever wondered how a summer program transforms into lifelong connections? Join Krystal Hardy Allen ‘07, Jetaun...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 24, 2026

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The Political Life of the Novel

Join novelists Isabella Hammad, Brandon Hobson, and Amir Ahmadi Arian for an ontological inquiry into the aesthetics of...

12:30 PM ET Fri., Jul. 24, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Jim O’Connell ’70

Walk the streets of Boston with Dr. Jim O’Connell as he describes his long path to a medical career and the...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Jul. 26, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Nan Tulchinsky

Sit courtside with Nan Tulchinsky, a longtime scorekeeper for Notre Dame Women’s and Men’s Basketball, as she...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 31, 2026

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Business on the Frontlines: Resilience and Adaptability in Times of Turmoil

Explore “Active Hope” as a catalyst for order in Ukraine. Beyond profit, business has become a strategic mandate...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 31, 2026

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A Conversation with Carmen Giménez

Join poet and Graywolf Press Executive Director Carmen Giménez for a profound exploration of modern...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 31, 2026

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Fr. Ted Said… Cultivating Hope

In his inaugural address, University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., called us to be “sustainers of hope and...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Aug. 07, 2026

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Touring Through Centuries of Philosophy

Listen in to a chat with Dr. Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy in Late Antiquity and in the Islamic World at the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 28, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J.

Listen to Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J., the longtime rector of McGlinn Hall, and she shares her calling to religious life...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 04, 2026

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