Faith & Reason
Faith & Reason
Christendom College
The Faith & Reason Lecture Series was born of the spirit of Faith & Reason, the academic journal of Christendom College. The mission of the journal and this series is to create an educated Catholic laity, a laity in love with all that is good, beautiful, and true.
The Deification of Matter: The Material Universe as a Liturgical Structure
Behavioral geneticist Dr. Daniel Toma discusses questions of the order and structure of the universes in light in John Arintero's notion of Theosis. he also expounds on the significance and purpose of the Incarnation.
Jun 15, 2022
49 min
"Light Thickens": Political Tyranny and Personal Freedom in Macbeth
Dr. R.V. Young reflects on the influences of tyranny throughout Shakespeare's play, most uniquely seen in Macbeth. In Macbeth, the protagonist is entangled by his own tyranny and destroys his character and freedom.
Jun 15, 2022
45 min
Thinkin' About Lincoln
Dr. Michael Zuckert presents Lincoln's theory of democratic statesmanship and the reasoning behind his political propositions. Dr. Zucket also discusses the waves of praise and criticism that has been raised throughout the years.
Jun 15, 2022
52 min
How to Translate with a Taste for the Original
Linguist Christophe Rico explains on the difficulties that often arise in translating complicated texts, and how to translate while still preserving the original meaning ad weight of the text. He discusses the different linguistic levels of the texts, and Biblical texts in particular pose a special difficulty due to the richly layered meaning behind the word choice.
Jun 15, 2022
50 min
Cardinal Virtues & Some: The Christianization of Hellenism
Dr. Robert Louis Wilken discusses the issues of faith and reason within the early Christian Church, as well as the meaning of virtue. He delves into the categories the early Christians placed different virtues, which came to be known as the cardinal virtues. Dr. Robert Louis Wilken is professor of the history of Christianity at the University of Virginia and has authored a number of books on early Christianity.
Jun 15, 2022
34 min
A Walk through the Byzantine Divine Liturgy
Fr. Anderson delves into an extensive discussion of the divine liturgy of St John Chrysostom.
Jun 15, 2022
1 hr 24 min
The Words of Institution of the Eucharist
Fr. Anderson reflects on the significance of the details in the Byzantine liturgy, discussing the distinctive elements that are part of the Eastern Church. He also discusses the historical circumstances and religious crisis that formed the differences between the Eastern and Western Church.
Jun 15, 2022
1 hr 26 min
An Introduction to the Eastern Churches
Renowned Byzantine priest and liturgist Fr. David E. Anderson focuses his lectures on the liturgical traditions of the Eastern Churches. The liturgy is an encounter and expression of the Kingdom of God.
Jun 15, 2022
1 hr 26 min
Consuming the Word
An exceptionally popular speaker and teacher, Dr. Scott Hahn delves into the famous Bible passage of The Road to Emmaus, discussing the continuity of the scriptures, and how the Old Testament is fulfilled in the New Testament. By understanding the liturgical context of the Scriptures the sacramental quality of the written text is revealed.
Jun 15, 2022
45 min
The Freedom of the Church and the Taming of the State
Dr. Ken Grasso, a professor of political science at Texas State University, delivered a lecture entitled “The Freedom of the Church and the Taming of the State.” Grass examines the role of Christianity in the development and the future of modern democracy. He argues that Christianity transformed western political life, and that liberal modernity is attempting to set form a purely secular understanding of freedom.
Jun 15, 2022
1 hr 17 min
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