The Thomistic Institute
The Thomistic Institute
The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone.
The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more.
Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more.
Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
Episodes
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Oct 6, 2016 • 46min
Created Equal Or Variated Moral Status? | Prof. Christopher Kaczor
Philosophy professor Prof. Christopher Kaczor discusses moral status and equal rights, exploring topics like abortion distinctions, gradualism in ethics, human rational nature, and the difference between human tissue and organism in moral context.
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Oct 4, 2016 • 1h 15min
Virtue and the Desire for Happiness in a Secular Age | Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP
Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP discusses traditional views on happiness and virtue in a secular age. Dive into Aristotle's perspective on sociability, friendships, and happiness, contrasted with modern challenges. Explore the significance of virtues in achieving true happiness, navigating luck, misfortune, and desires. Reflect on the intersection of complexity, genetics, and formal causality in biology, influenced by Aristotle's theories.
Oct 1, 2016 • 53min
Dante and the Mind that is Catholic | Dr. Robert Royal
Dr. Robert Royal, an expert in Catholic philosophy and theology, discusses the significance of Dante's Divine Comedy within the Catholic intellectual tradition, exploring themes of love, intellect, and spirituality. The podcast delves into the order of love in Dante's work, his spiritual journey, and the themes of love, redemption, and a final vision embodied through universal truth and higher perspective.
Sep 30, 2016 • 1h 5min
A Theology of Tradition in the Light of Dei Verbum | Prof. Lewis Ayres
Prof. Lewis Ayres discusses the theology of tradition and Dei Verbum, emphasizing the significance of Vatican II's constitution on divine revelation. They explore tradition within the Church, the sacramentality of the Church, the three-fold presence in Church history, doctrinal development in Christianity, and the role of philosophy in theological reflection.
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Sep 30, 2016 • 1h 6min
Dei Verbum: Holy Scripture as a Mirror of God | Prof. Katherine Sonderegger
Prof. Katherine Sonderegger discusses the relevance of Dei Verbum in modern times, the complexities of interpreting Holy Scriptures, contrasts between Vatican I and De Verbum in divine revelation, the church's journey through scriptural passages, the Bible as a mirror of God, and the distinction between human interpretation and divine agency within the text.
Sep 30, 2016 • 1h 20min
True & False Ecumenism in the Church | Fr. Richard Schenk, OP
Fr. Richard Schenk, OP, discusses the complexities of ecumenism within the Church, emphasizing the importance of historical understanding and renewal. Topics include challenges in ecumenical dialogue, post-Council divisions, relational ecumenism, theological controversies, and differences in devotional practices towards Mary.
Sep 30, 2016 • 1h 5min
Lumen Gentium Through the Glasses of Reformation Theology | Prof. Christoph Schwoebel
Prof. Christoph Schwoebel discusses the ecclesiological concerns of Vatican II and the Reformation, roles of bishops and laity in the Church, comparative analysis of Reformation theology and Lumen Gentium, Pentecost and Theology of Israel, and the theology of worship and church order.
Sep 30, 2016 • 1h 6min
The Humanity of God and Catholic Communion | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, discusses the essence of the Church as a communion sustained by sacraments and shared faith, exploring Catholicity and the potential for ecumenical unity. The podcast also delves into the role of the Virgin Mary in salvation, Catholic-Protestant disputes on mediation, and Yves Congar's analysis of Martin Luther's views. Additionally, topics include Barth's critique of Catholic Marian theology, God's omnipresence, human inclination towards sanctification, Catholic Church structure, and sacramental theology.
Sep 30, 2016 • 1h 1min
The Paschal Mystery & the Diversity of Religions | Prof. Bruce Marshall
Prof. Bruce Marshall discusses Vatican II's stance on religious diversity, emphasizing the special treatment of Judaism in Nostra Aetate. The podcast explores the Catholic Church's missionary mandate towards other religions while acknowledging the unique relationship with Judaism. It delves into the Paschal Mystery, individual union with Christ, and Aquinas' perspective on Jewish ceremonial laws, providing insights into faith, conversion, and theological interpretations.
Sep 30, 2016 • 1h 2min
The Same God? Karl Barth on the Relation of Islam to Christianity | Prof. Bruce McCormack
Prof. Bruce McCormack discusses Karl Barth's views on Islam and Christianity, emphasizing peaceful coexistence. They explore the theological grounds for understanding other religions through Barth's doctrine of the Trinity and the implications of the 'same God thesis' in interfaith relations.
