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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Apr 21, 2024 • 39min
Religious Freedom and the Common Good | Prof. Nicholas J. Healy
Professor Nicholas J. Healy discusses the complexities of religious freedom, its impact on human dignity and rights, and the debates surrounding the development of Catholic teachings on this issue. He explores the relationship between freedom, truth, and love, emphasizing the interconnectedness of religious freedom, human dignity, and the pursuit of truth in upholding family values and the sanctity of human life.
Apr 21, 2024 • 59min
Interrogating Prayer with Science & Theology | Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP
Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP discusses the effects of prayer on health outcomes and the intersection of science and spirituality. He explores the challenges of analyzing prayer through science, the concept of prayer and friendship with God, and the transformative power of prayer in healthcare relationships.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 29min
Is God a Person? | Prof. Michael Gorman
Prof. Michael Gorman discusses the complexities of defining God as a person, exploring Aquinas' arguments for God's existence and emphasizing the use of analogous language to discuss God's attributes. They delve into God's knowledge and emotions, the concepts of will and passion in relation to God, and theological debates on predication. The podcast navigates the compatibility of viewing God as a person within Aquinas' theological framework, touching on topics like the Trinity and divine attributes.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Goodness of God and the Evil in Our World: Aquinas on the Problem of Evil | Prof. Gloria Frost
Prof. Gloria Frost discusses Aquinas' views on evil, God's role, diverse creatures representing goodness, Adam and Eve's impact, suffering leading to virtues, God creating beings with varying perfection, and natural disasters as striving towards perfection.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
Is Man Naturally Religious? Religion, Superstition, and the Healing Power of Grace | Fr. White OP
Fr. White OP discusses the origin of religious beliefs, contrasting views from St. Bonaventure to Freud, Nietzsche, and Marx. The podcast explores human motivation, philosophy, religion, morality, belief systems, and the impact of religion on society. It delves into the fallen nature of humans in religious experiences, the role of grace, and the importance of personal identity in Christian philosophy.
Apr 21, 2024 • 56min
Autonomy, Meaning, and Existential Purpose | Prof. Joshua Hochschild
Prof. Joshua Hochschild delves into existential themes like freedom and attention through a chestnut tree analogy. The discussion progresses to the evolution of attention in the digital age, contrasting distraction with responsible attention. The impact of technology on identity and the contrast between Christian mysticism and atheistic perspectives are also explored.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 12min
Thomism of the Body | Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.
Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P., discusses the convergence between St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John Paul II's theology of the body, exploring themes like original solitude, the spousal meaning of the body, and the impact of original sin. The podcast also delves into the evolution of perspectives on marriage, the connection between Aquinas and the theology of the body, overlooked Thomistic principles on love and marriage, and insights on virtue and marital relationships from a Thomistic perspective.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 13min
Why Did God Become Man? Aquinas on the Logic of the Incarnation | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, theologian from the Dominican Order, discusses Aquinas' perspective on the necessity of the Incarnation for salvation and divine freedom. He explores the intersection of theology and politics, the meaning of suffering and grace in Christian doctrine, Aquinas' views on the Incarnation and Trinitarian theology, and the relationship between suffering and hope in Christianity.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 18min
Catholic Feminism: Finding One's Identity in Christ | Prof. Jessica Murdoch
Prof. Jessica Murdoch discusses Catholic feminism, gender performativity, receptivity in Catholic feminism, metaphysical realism, the interconnection of the human spirit and body, navigating conversations on gender identity with love, philosophical perspectives on the soul and empowerment of young women, and the intersection of feminism and Catholicism.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 22min
Thomism, Postliberal Theology & Postmodernity | Concluding Panel
Panel discussion explores the interplay between Thomism and post-liberal theology, highlighting influences from figures like Karl Barth and Newman. Critique of theological approaches, contemplation of the divine name, and exploration of post-liberal Thomism. Discussion on theological bridges, challenges in Catholic education, and reflections on metaphysics and human rights discourse.
