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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Faith or Reason? Nope! Faith AND Reason

12:00 AM ET Fri., Aug. 29, 2025

Crucifixes from Around the World

Jerusalem TalksND: Dr. Rivka Karplus

12:00 PM ET Wed., May. 21, 2025

Cry of the Poor & Justice

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

Loneliness & Community

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

Meditative Easter Prayer with Songs from Taizé

Meditative Easter Prayer with Songs from Taizé

01:00 PM ET Tue., Apr. 22, 2025

Jerusalem TalksND: Jamal Shehade

12:00 PM ET Tue., Apr. 22, 2025

Easter Sunday Mass at the Notre Dame – Newman Centre for Faith and Reason

Easter Sunday Mass at the Notre Dame – Newman Centre for Faith and Reason

06:00 AM ET Sun., Apr. 20, 2025

Easter Vigil Mass at the Notre Dame – Newman Centre for Faith and Reason

Easter Vigil Mass at the Notre Dame – Newman Centre for Faith and Reason

04:00 PM ET Sat., Apr. 19, 2025

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

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

What We Can Learn from Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy

What We Can Learn from Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy

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

Faithful Hope: Religion and Resilience in Ukraine

Faithful Hope: Religion and Resilience in Ukraine

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

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The Bible in Its Traditions

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