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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Mar 23, 2016 • 56min
"You Spoke in a Vision"(Ps 89:19): Iconoclasts, Exegetes, and God's Word as an Image | Fr. Giambrone
Fr. Giambrone shares insights on sacred scripture from an aesthetic viewpoint. He discusses the primal yearning for beauty in art and the healing vision needed in humanity. The chapter explores the prohibition of graven images and divine representation, contrasting different religious perspectives. It delves into gendered portrayals of Christ in Renaissance art and the unique vision of Russian painter Zinaida Zerebryakova. The podcast also discusses symbolism and poetry in religious imagery.
Mar 23, 2016 • 56min
Beauty and the Spiritual Senses | Prof. Francesca Murphy
Prof. Francesca Murphy discusses aesthetics, theology, and the connection between beauty and spiritual senses. Topics include Kantian perspectives on beauty and ethics, the development of spiritual senses through grace, the transformation of beauty over Christian history, the interplay of values and aesthetics in art, and the contrast between spiritual senses in hermits and everyday experiences.
Mar 23, 2016 • 52min
It's Complicated: Art, the Beautiful, and the True Good in Dante's Purgatorio | Dr. Robert Royal
Dr. Robert Royal, an expert in Dante's Purgatorio, discusses the significance of purgatorio in the Divine Comedy, focusing on themes of beauty, spiritual growth, and the pursuit of truth and goodness. He explores Dante's journey from darkness to purification, emphasizing the incorporation of scholastic philosophy and theology in art.
Mar 13, 2016 • 52min
The Presence Of God | Fr. James Brent, OP
Fr. James Brent, OP, a Dominican Priest and theologian, discusses the presence of God in everyday life, navigating distractions and spiritual growth, finding serenity in life priorities, and exploring God's plan, free will, and divine providence with practical insights and anecdotes.
Mar 7, 2016 • 1h 30min
God after Darwin: Are Christianity and Evolution Compatible? | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, discusses the compatibility of Christianity and evolution. Topics include creation doctrine, human uniqueness, eschatology, spiritual behavior in non-human species, and interpreting the Bible literal vs. symbolic. The conversation also explores intelligent design, the physical resurrection in Catholic beliefs, and the Birmingham paradox.
Feb 23, 2016 • 52min
The Wise Restraints that Make Men Free? Freedom, Morality, and the Law | Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP, discusses the contrast between classical views and modern ideologies of liberalism and libertarianism. He explores the relationship between law and freedom, emphasizing the importance of choosing the good repeatedly for true freedom. The discussion also touches on aligning diverse perspectives for the common good, exploring the interplay between freedom, fairness, and justice in society, and balancing individual choice with the guiding role of law.
Feb 2, 2016 • 51min
Who Am I To Judge? Politics and the Problem of Moral Relativism | Fr. Dominic Legge, OP
Fr. Dominic Legge, OP discusses the Church's stance on moral judgments, the impact of relativism on culture and politics, the importance of critiquing cultural norms for the common good, aligning private beliefs with public actions, and the role of religious beliefs in shaping societal norms. He also explores Thomistic philosophy in American politics and upcoming lectures on Aquinas' ideas on beauty.
Dec 8, 2015 • 1h 11min
The Incarnate Lord: Controversies in Christology | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP discusses Controversies in Christology, exploring topics like the mystery of incarnation, Thomistic Christology creation process, metaphysics and theology in Christ's nature, humor and theology in seminaries, Christ's suffering on the cross, Prophet, Priest, King motifs in Christology, and irreversibility of damnation for angels and humans.
Dec 8, 2015 • 1h 5min
The Universal Mediation of Christ and Non-Christian Religions | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, discusses the universal mediation of Christ and non-Christian religions. Topics include Aquinas' theology on grace, human religiosity, sacraments, salvation, truth in various traditions, and debates on universalism and restrictivism. The podcast explores the distinctions between natural and grace truths in diverse religions and the impact on Christology and theological debates.
Nov 16, 2015 • 49min
Aquinas on the Incarnation: Part 2 | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, a Dominican friar and theologian, explores Aquinas's views on the Incarnation, highlighting the unique nature of Christ's singular Incarnation and emphasizing its importance as the exclusive path to salvation. The podcast delves into the depths of God's mercy, the mystery of justice in Christianity, and the theological discussion on the persistence of evil post-Incarnation.
