The Thomistic Institute
By 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.
Latest episode
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Catholic Teaching on Birth Control: Beyond Common Misunderstandings I Prof. Gina Noia
This lecture was given on October 1st, 2024, at North Carolina State University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events.About the Speaker:Gina Maria Noia, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Theolog..… -
The Ethics of Abortion: Women's Rights, Human Life, and the Question of Justice I Prof. Christopher Kaczor
This lecture was given on April 14th, 2025, at Duke University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events.About the Speaker:Dr. Christopher Kaczor (rhymes with razor) graduated from the Honors Progra..… -
Thomistic Perspectives on True Artificial Intelligence I Prof. Jordan Wales
Prof. Jordan Wales offers a theological critique of artificial intelligence, examining the limitations of computational and behaviorist definitions of intelligence and emphasizing the need for intentionality, interior experience, and a Christian un..… -
The Christian Imagination I Prof. Raymond Hain
This lecture was given on May 28th, 2025, at University of Washington.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events.About the Speaker:Raymond Hain is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dire..… -
Are Science and Faith Compatible? I Prof. Karin Öberg
This lecture was given on March 28th, 2025, at Ohio State University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events.About the Speaker:Karin Öberg is Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University. Her spec..… -
Woman as Companion and as Mother | Sr. Elinor Gardner, O.P.
Sr. Elinor Gardner explores the vocation of women as companion and mother, drawing on Edith Stein’s philosophy to highlight the natural ethos of femininity as a gift received from God, characterized by a unique capacity for nurturing and companions..… -
True Fatherhood as Archetype of Masculine Virtue | Prof. John Cuddeback
Prof. John Cuddeback explores true fatherhood as the archetype of masculine virtue, examining its modes, challenges, and unique virtues through the lenses of Aristotelian philosophy, domestic prudence, and scriptural figures like Joseph.This lectur..… -
Household as Natural Revelation of Masculinity and Femininity | Prof. John Cuddeback
Prof. John Cuddeback explores how the household serves as a natural revelation of masculinity and femininity, emphasizing the complementarity of men and women, the significance of virtue, and the essential roles of fatherhood and motherhood.This le..… -
The Importance of Friendship in Marriage | Dr. Nathaniel Peters and Prof. Jane Peters
Dr. Nathaniel Peters and Prof. Jane Peters explore the vocation of marriage as a transformative friendship, highlighting how the goods of marriage—offspring, fidelity, and sacrament—are elevated by grace to foster virtue, mutual delight, and a livi..… -
Is the Biblical View of Sex and Marriage Realistic? | Prof. Michael Dauphinais
Prof. Michael Dauphinais explores the realism of the biblical view of sex and marriage, analyzing cultural challenges, scriptural diagnoses, and the transformative power of radical trust in God’s plan for relationships.This lecture was given on Feb..…
