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

Unearthing the Past

Hill in the Holy Land

Living Stones

Digital Friends on Faith and Friendship Through Social Media

Forum 19-20: Archbishop Charles Scicluna in Conversation with Students

Contempt of Grace: Theological & Legal Error in William Barr’s Understanding of Religious Freedom

Global Interreligious Peacebuilding

Professor Gerard Bradley on Catholic social teaching and the future of Catholic higher education

Jesus in the Qur’an

A Saint for the Impious

Religion in China with Ian Johnson

Childbearing and Mary with Dr. Kristin Collier

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Everyday Holiness: Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC, ’74

Listen to Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC Notre Dame Staff Chaplain, as he reflects on his more than 40 years in priestly ministry,...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Sep. 28, 2025

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Navigating AI’s Evolving Role in Teaching and Learning

Although artificial intelligence has been part of higher education for a couple of years now, faculty are still...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 03, 2025

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Weigh Your Books!

Sit down with Dr. Andrew Irving, assistant professor of religion and heritage at the University of Groningen. We talk...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 03, 2025

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Medicine: A Vocation of Head and Heart with David Sandberg, M.D.

Brain and Heart: The Triumphs and Struggles of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon is a medical memoir that explores the thoughts...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Oct. 06, 2025

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The Dim and Deserted Places: Unveiling the Nature of the Universe in Spectacularly Modest Environments

Arielle Phillips Ph.D. discusses her research into the “emptier spaces” and “dimmer objects” of the universe....

12:00 AM ET Fri., Oct. 10, 2025

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Meaningful Work with Guru Madhavan and Chris Higgins

Kick off the 2025-2026 series with a conversation with two contributors from the August 2025 issue of the Virtues &...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 10, 2025

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Leading with Integrity

When you’re the CEO of the PGA or the chairman of NBC Sports, there’s little room for error. Yet when Notre Dame...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 10, 2025

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Is There a Feminine Genius?

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 24, 2025

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The Power of Hope: The Russo-Ukrainian War through the Eyes of a Historian

Serhii Plokhy, Mykhailo S. Hrushevs’kyi Professor of Ukrainian History and Director of the Ukrainian Research...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 24, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Fr. Lou DelFra, CSC, ’92, ’03 M.Div.

Listen to Fr. Lou DelFra, CSC, as he shares the moments that eventually led him to a vocation in religious life and...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Oct. 26, 2025

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Writing a Book on Used Books

Listen in to a conversation with Eleonora Celora, a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame, about her about...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 31, 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 Fri., Oct. 31, 2025

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Exploring Occasional Religious Practice

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 31, 2025

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Is Empathy a Threat? with Jennifer Szalai, New York Times Book Critic

Jennifer Szalai recently published a piece in the New York Times about several recent books that view empathy...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Nov. 03, 2025

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Animating the Classroom

Prof. Forrest Spence teaches undergraduate courses in microeconomics and statistics. How does he keep students...

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

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The Medicine of Life: Social Life and Survival in Wild Baboons

Beth Archie Ph.D. is the Nieuwland collegiate professor at the University of Notre Dame who studies the social lives of...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Nov. 21, 2025

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The Female Body and a Culture of Life

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 21, 2025

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John Chrysostom’s Rhythms of Prayer

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 21, 2025

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Freedom’s Liberator: Taras Shevchenko and the Making of Modern Ukraine

The roots of modern Ukraine are the rhythms and rhymes of Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861). His innovative poetry has long...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 28, 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 Fri., Nov. 28, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Andrew McShane ’93

Hear the story of Dr. Andrew McShane ’93, Director of the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, as he reflects on a vocation...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Nov. 30, 2025

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Finding Your Vocation with Karen Swallow Prior

Karen Swallow Prior is is the 2025-26 Karlson Scholar at Bethel Seminary. We’ll discuss her most recent book, which...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Dec. 01, 2025

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The Exciting Adventures (and Misadventures) of Stained Glass

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Rachel Koopmans, Associate Professor of History at York University, Toronto, about...

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

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Looking Back to Look Forward

Priest, professor, historian, and… real estate guru? Get ready to be fascinated by the history of Notre Dame and...

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

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The Color of North: The Molecular Language of Proteins and the Future of Life

Taking us beyond the confines of our own experiences, in their book, The Color of North, Shahir Rizk Ph.D., and Maggie...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Dec. 19, 2025

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From Hebrew Poetry to Blues

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Dec. 19, 2025

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Embodying Cultures of Life

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Dec. 19, 2025

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Fr. Lou DelFra: Education, Uplifted.

From Philly soft pretzels and New Year’s celebrations to the essential role of lay people as agents of spirituality...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Dec. 26, 2025

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Culture War: Soft Power, Memory, and Identity in the Fight for Ukraine

Ian Kujit, professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame moderates a panel of speakers...

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

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Learning About Medieval Women

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Megan J. Hall, assistant director of Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute, about her...

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

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Teaching Chemistry with Art

Science and art are the legacy of any culture, and there is renewed interest in integrating the arts and sciences in...

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

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Tradition, Music, and the Communion of Memory

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

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

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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Carol Latronica ’77

Listen as Dr. Carol Latronica ’77, Rector of Welsh Family Hall, provides insight into her life and work in student...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Jan. 25, 2026

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Crossing Religious Borders

Listen in with Spencer Hunt, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute, about medieval...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jan. 30, 2026

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Art, Science, Passion, and Cake

Sinai Vespie’s desserts aren’t just delicious—they’re works of art. As the executive pastry chef at Notre Dame,...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jan. 30, 2026

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A Walk Through South Bend

How can urban landscapes improve air and water quality, cool neighborhoods on a hot day, and support biodiversity?...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, ’79

Listen to Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, as he shares his path towards religious life and...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Feb. 22, 2026

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Making Waves in the Medieval Mediterranean Sea

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Thomas Burman, director of Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame,...

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

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Encountering the World

The Pod Quad goes global! Notre Dame’s chief international officer, vice president Michael Pippenger, gives a fresh...

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

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Eclipses in Outer Space

Lauren Weiss Ph.D., assistant professor of physics and astronomy, will explore how astrophysicists use eclipses of...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Mar. 20, 2026

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Be Someone’s Miracle Today

What does it take to lead one of the top law schools in the nation? Learn that and so much more from G. Marcus Cole,...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 27, 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 Sun., Mar. 29, 2026

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Leaving the Beaten Path

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Andrea Robiglio, professor of History of Philosophy at KU Leuven, about the wide...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 03, 2026

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When Numbers Lie: Algorithms and AI

Data is the new gold, mined and used (for better or worse) every single day. Algorithms and artificial intelligence...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Apr. 24, 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 Sun., Apr. 26, 2026

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Going on a Medieval Vision Quest

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Ryan Szpiech, associate professor of Spanish and director of the Center for Middle...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 01, 2026

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The Secret Social Life of Bacteria

Have you ever wondered how bacteria communicate, cooperate, and even compete in ways that impact our health,...

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

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Filming the Birth of the Spanish Language

Listen in to part two of conversation with Dr. Ryan Szpiech, associate professor of Spanish and director of the Center...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 29, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Tami Schmitz

Listen as Tami Schmitz, Associate Director of Pastoral Care in Campus Ministry, tells about her strong foundation of...

12:00 PM ET Sun., May. 31, 2026

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Behind the Folds: The Mathematics of Origami

Origami combines art and science to transform a flat sheet of paper into a 3-dimensional sculpture. This presentation...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Jun. 19, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, ’10 M.Div.

Journey with Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, a Benedictine nun who has discovered God’s calling in life through the beauty of...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Jun. 28, 2026

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Discussing Donkeys in Lion-suits

Listen in to a chat with Dr. Emily Mahan, who recently received her Ph.D. from Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute, about...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 03, 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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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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