Lonergan's Communal Novum Organon
Rev. John Cush, Academic Dean of the Pontifical North American College in Rome, lays out Lonergan's theological achievement and what lies ahead of it.
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The Catholic Resistance to Corporatized College
Anthony Sciglitano, Associate Professor in Religion at Seton Hall, looks to Catholic universities for resistance to the corporatization of higher education.
A Theological Critique of Economic Modernity's Myths
Rick Coronado, Chair of Economics at Benedictine College, presents a theology of economics that treats the dismal science as if it really matters.
A Guide for Effectively Teaching Ratzinger's Introduction to Christianity in Theology 101
Kevin Miller, FUS Assistant Professor of Moral Theology, writes about the challenging but rewarding experience of teaching Ratzinger's Introduction.
The Light of the Liberal Arts is Different in Light of the Faith
Anne Carpenter, Assistant Professor of Theology at Saint Mary’s College (CA), looks at the liberal arts through the loving arms of the Incarnation.
The Resplendent Completion of the Liberal Arts
Anne Carpenter, Assistant Professor of Theology at Saint Mary’s College, invites you to think about the meaning of meaning and the aim of the liberal arts.The Mocking of Christ by the Glittering Spectacles of Consumerism
Alexander Pyles, writer and philosopher, takes a look at the "Gifts Glittering and Poisoned" of Ancient Rome and how the Eucharist defeats them.
Josef Pieper's Critique of Western Civ
Elias Crim, founder of Solidarity Hall and host of Dorothy's Place, reflects upon the subversive legacy of Josef Pieper, philosopher of leisure and culture.
Voucher Programs: Problems and Promises for Catholic Schools
Brett Bertucio, UW-Madison PhD student in education policy, uses historical examples to weigh the pros and cons of state funding for Catholic schools.
There Is No Salvation Through the University
Timothy O'Malley, Director of the ND Center for Liturgy, on the insignificance of law school admissions and entrance into MBA programs for salvation.
The Great Books Aren't Timeless, But They Can Still Teach Us
Anthony Barr, frequent contributor to Ethika Politika and the Circe Institute, looks at the Great Books from a completely different angle.
Our Children Might Return to the Church, but Our Grandchildren Most Likely Won't
Daniel McClain, Chaplain to the College of William & Mary, scrutinizes children at play and the failures of religious education.
Žižek Has a Lot to Say About Christ, but Should the Church Listen?
Jay Martin discusses what the Church can learn from dialogue with an atheist.
MacIntyre on What's Sinking Catholic Education
Artur Rosman, Managing Editor of Church Life Journal, builds upon Alasdair MacIntyre's economic critique of Catholic higher education.
School as Personalist Community
Education is power. I’ve heard this many times, and I don’t disagree. However, our educational system is in crisis. Our diocesan schools are in crisis, and the solutions coming from the top don’t really seem to be helpi...
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Cultivating the Christian Imagination of the Child
Recently I was talking to a mother of two young children, who explained that she drops her youngest son off at childcare while she attends Mass because “he is too young to get anything out of it.” Implicit in her remark is th...
Why (Most) Dorm Parties Make Love Impossible
Last week, in the blog for my class on the sacrament of marriage, I addressed how pornography has malformed the imagination of most Catholics, making it difficult for the gift of love intrinsic to the…
Thoughts on a Theology of Teaching: You Give Them Something to Eat
When I found out that I got a job teaching high school theology, I began to ask all of the teachers I knew what advice they had for me. I heard all kinds of things about classroom management and lesson plan preparation. However, the one ...
The Universality and Idiosyncrasy of Sainthood
Every saint is idiosyncratic. On the face of it, this seems so self-evident that we might wonder why it even needs to be said. Of course, St. Ignatius of Antioch is different from St. Ignatius of Loyola. Obviously, St. Teresa of Ávi...
The Idea of a Catholic University
Timothy O'Malley on Catholic identity.