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

Betrayal

12:00 PM ET Wed., Mar. 27, 2024

Walking with Christ through Holy Week

12:00 PM ET Tue., Mar. 26, 2024

The Rock of the Church

12:00 PM ET Tue., Mar. 26, 2024

Never Alone

12:00 PM ET Mon., Mar. 25, 2024

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

02:15 PM ET Sun., Mar. 24, 2024

A Mystical Winepress

12:00 PM ET Sun., Mar. 24, 2024

The First Last Man

05:30 PM ET Fri., Mar. 22, 2024

The Newman Vocare Ensemble

The Sinfulness of One

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 22, 2024

Liturgy Planning with the Notre Dame – Newman Centre for Faith and Reason

Meditative Prayer with Songs from Taizé

A Virtual Tour of Newman University Church

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Biography & Autobiography

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of biography and storytelling. At the end of the day, are we living...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Mar. 24, 2025

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A Powerful Conversation with Keona Lewis, Ph.D.

Given that demographers estimate that the United States will be a majority-minority country by 2048, what does that...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Mar. 25, 2025

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Master of Global Affairs International Peace Studies Capstone Conference Presentations

Learn about the research of our Master of Global Affairs students concentrating in international peace studies when...

02:00 PM ET Tue., Mar. 25, 2025

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The More War, The Less State: The Inverse Relationship Between War, State Size, and “Stateness”

Join us on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. For more information visit the event website....

04:30 PM ET Tue., Mar. 25, 2025

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The Church and Islam through the Centuries

What are the high points and low points of the relationship between Islam and Christianity through the centuries? What...

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

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The Future of Democracy in Europe

With many elections in Europe being decided in the past year and more ahead in 2025, the topic of the future of...

12:30 PM ET Wed., Mar. 26, 2025

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Master of Global Affairs International Peace Studies Capstone Conference Presentations

Learn about the research of our Master of Global Affairs students concentrating in international peace studies when...

02:00 PM ET Thu., Mar. 27, 2025

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Byzantine Landscapes of Power and Resilience

Each year, our Byzantine Studies Program offers a workshop with the year’s Byzantine Studies Postdoctoral Fellow....

10:00 AM ET Fri., Mar. 28, 2025

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Nicole McNeil: Education, Multiplied.

From The Shamrock to The Dome, traveling a providential path to understanding how children learn and what role...

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

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Ann Astell

“God doesn’t change. God is always there—he’s our anchor. To have faith is to participate in this victory, and...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 04, 2025

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Fear & Flow

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties and importance of facing fear and anxiety. Integration We all have...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Apr. 07, 2025

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Doug Marsh on the Notre Dame Campus Plan

If you’ve visited Notre Dame’s campus in recent years, chances are you’ve encountered the telltale signs of...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Apr. 14, 2025

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Loneliness & Community

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties of loneliness and the importance of genuine connection and...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Apr. 21, 2025

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Insights on Leadership from John Veihmeyer

For John Veihmeyer, Chair of the Notre Dame Board of Trustees, the most moving moment of the recent inauguration of...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Apr. 28, 2025

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Kati Macaluso: Education, Devoted.

From the Grotto and St. Bernadette to Breen-Phillips Hall and Coach Leahy, envisioning a future for Catholic schools...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Apr. 29, 2025

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The One God in Islam and Christianity

Christians and Muslims believe in a God who created the universe, who loves them, and guides them. Yet there are...

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

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Michaela Martinez, OP

Listen to Sister Michaela Martinez, OP, as she reflects on her call to religious life, God’s fidelity to her, and how...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 02, 2025

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Cry of the Poor & Justice

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of justice and servant leadership in the search for the Heart’s...

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

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When Notre Dame calls: the untold stories of ND Listens

Experience an in-depth look at ND Listens, the student call center on campus, as senior manager Cesar Sanchez...

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

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Church in the Holy Land

While the other events in this series have focused on Muslim-Christian relations and the common roots of Christianity...

12:00 PM ET Wed., May. 14, 2025

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Kinship & Accompaniment

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of kinship and accompaniment. As Fr. Greg Boyle describes it,...

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

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Andrea Christensen: Education, Motivated.

From coffee ice cream and hoagies, submarines, or po’boys, to how designing instruction that optimizes motivation...

12:00 PM ET Thu., May. 29, 2025

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Death & Redemption

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of a realistic and nuanced perspective on death and mortality. As Fr....

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 02, 2025

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Why Notre Dame invests in the South Bend community with Shannon Cullinan ’93

Join Shannon Cullinan ’93, executive vice president, as he sheds light on residential life and its importance to the...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 09, 2025

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Meaning & Mission

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance, difficulties, and practices of finding a meaningful calling....

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

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Fr. Joe Carey: Education, Treasured.

From handmade Father’s Day gifts and the origin stories of “Cup of Joe” and FJ’s cookies, to the fine art of...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jun. 26, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Educational Access

Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., interviews Notre Dame Trustee and Fellow Sara Martinez Tucker. She will discuss her passion...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 30, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Being on the Margins

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12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 14, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Listening for Vocation

Fr. Dan Groody interviews Parker Palmer, a world- renowned writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 28, 2025

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Kate Schuenke-Lucien: Education, Accompanied.

From summertime foods, frisbees, and exploring Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, to the transformational power of...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jul. 31, 2025

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Taylor Kelly: Education, Joy-filled.

From following in Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C.’s clarinet playing footsteps, to leading others in the mission to educate...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Aug. 28, 2025

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Fr. Nate Wills: Education, Blended.

From seminary life in Old College and full house Masses at Keough Hall, to leading team prayer in the storied locker...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 26, 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 Thu., Oct. 30, 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 Mon., Nov. 24, 2025

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