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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75th Anniversary Alumni Lecture with Professor Andrew Irving (Ph.D. ’12): “Reconsidering Uta: On the Affordances of a Liturgical Book”

05:00 PM ET Thu., Feb. 17, 2022

Catholic Education, School Choice, and Carson v. Makin

07:00 PM ET Wed., Feb. 09, 2022

Virtual Colloquium on Thomas Aquinas and Natural Law

08:10 PM ET Fri., Jan. 28, 2022

2020 in Hindsight: The View from December 2021

06:00 PM ET Wed., Dec. 15, 2021

Virtues & Vocations: “Pluralism and the Purpose of Higher Education”

12:00 PM ET Mon., Dec. 13, 2021

The Bible, the Qur’an and the religious life of Muslims

12:00 PM ET Wed., Feb. 26, 2025

The Church and Islam through the Centuries

12:00 PM ET Wed., Mar. 26, 2025

The One God in Islam and Christianity

12:00 PM ET Wed., Apr. 30, 2025

Notre Dame – Durham Christmas Lecture

12:30 PM ET Wed., Dec. 01, 2021

Why Does Biodiversity Matter to Us All?

12:00 PM ET Mon., Nov. 29, 2021

Catholic Social Teaching and Financial Decision-Making

Virtual Advent and Christmas Créche Calendar

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Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America

Using two of the “Declaration” moments in American history and political thought, including the relationship...

06:00 PM ET Tue., Jul. 21, 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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