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

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

A Saint for the Impious

Religion in China with Ian Johnson

Childbearing and Mary with Dr. Kristin Collier

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Trial by Combat

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Mireille J. Pardon, Assistant Professor of History at Berea College and 2022-2023...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Sep. 11, 2026

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Annette Vee on AI-Aware Teaching

The words and metaphors we choose to describe our interactions with artificial intelligence are telling. Do we view it...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 11, 2026

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“Slow Peace” and the Power of Civil Society

How do we measure the success of a peace process? While international observers often look to legislative milestones...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 11, 2026

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New Frontiers

Have you ever felt the weight of potential meeting the warmth of home? You belong in a space where legacy transcends a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 11, 2026

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Migration

Sociologist and demographer Professor Amy Hsin guides us to a critical junction in the fight against poverty: the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 11, 2026

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Philosophy in a Palestinian Context

Join Avraham Burg, Sari Nusseibeh, and Daniel Schwake as they delve into Sari’s new book, The Scout, or Philosophy...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 18, 2026

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Cognition

Can we perceive the spiritual realm with our physical minds? Listen in to a dialogue examining how the human intellect...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 18, 2026

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Father Bob on what Notre Dame’s mission asks of us

Notre Dame students inspire University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., every day. In their curiosity and desire...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 25, 2026

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The Show Behind the Show

What does it take to pull off weddings, galas, lectures, and football weekends on campus? Senior Director of Academic...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 25, 2026

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Urban Planning in Nazi Germany

How does the built environment reflect the soul of a regime? Listen in as Dr. Harald Bodenschatz discusses his 2025...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 25, 2026

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Mattering

Listen in for a conversation with journalist and author Jennifer Wallace as she shares her career journey, her roots in...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 25, 2026

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I Have Called You Friends

Ever felt your imagination crave a deeper sense of wonder? Step directly into a rich world where mythic landscapes...

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

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The Bible in Its Traditions

Do you desire a deeper encounter with the Word? Engage with Father Olivier-Thomas Venard, OP as he reanimates the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 06, 2026

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