Christendom College Lectures

The Nicene Creed: 1700 Years Later with Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy

Aquinas and Descartes on Creation | Dr. Steven Baldner

Christendom College welcomed St. Thomas Aquinas expert Dr. Steven Baldner to campus for the latest event in its Collegiate Lecture Series. Baldner, a professor at St. Fra

The Fullness of Time: A Reflection in Preparation for Christmas | Dr. Timothy O'Donnell

Dr. Timothy O’Donnell reflects on the significance of the Incarnation, exploring the world’s longing for a Messiah, the fulfillment of prophecy, and Mary’s unique role as

The Incarnation (Might Not Have) Happened | Fr. Gregory Pine

Fr. Gregory Pine highlights the importance of the incarnation, showcasing God's generosity and the need to recognize His work in our lives. Fr. Pine encourages all to a d

St Joseph and His Bride: A Christmas Reflection | Dr. John Cuddeback

In the lecture, Christendom College Philosophy Professor Dr. John Cuddeback examines St. Joseph's life, highlighting the importance of fatherhood, marriage, and hiddennes

Anglican Patrimony in Catholic Communion: Problem, Gift, Challenge, Mission | Dr. Clint Brand

Christendom College welcomed Dr. Clint Brand, Associate Professor of English at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, for the latest installment of its Collegiate Lect

Let’s Talk about Mandates: Electoral Mandates and American Constitutionalism | Dr. Zachary German

In the wake of an election, we regularly discuss whether the victorious candidate and party won a “mandate” and what that mandate entails. This lecture considers the rela

10 Things I Learned from Writing a Book on Motherhood | Nadya Williams

Christendom’s Department of History welcomed professor and author Nadya Williams on September 10, 2025. Williams presented a talk based on her recently published book Mot

The Part the Muses Give Us: Poetry as First Art | James Matthew Wilson

Christendom College welcomed acclaimed poet James Matthew Wilson on September 24, 2025. Wilson, professor of creative writing at the University of Saint Thomas in Houston

Logos and Analogia: What Made Euclid Euclidean | Dr. Miriam Byers

Dr. Miriam Byers delivered this lecture at the annual Senior-Faculty Dinner on September 22, 2025, at Christendom College. Byers is an Associate Professor of Mathematics

No Mercy: The Catholic Culture of Death | Sr. Deirdre Byrne with Dr. R.J. Matava

Sr. Deirdre Byrne, POSC, hosted a viewing and spoke with theology professor Dr. R.J. Matava about the documentary she helped to produce called "No Mercy: The Catholic Cul

Shakespeare’s Catholicism | Dr. Robert Rice

Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Rice reveals compelling evidence that the great Bard, William Shakespeare, was Catholic.

Artificial Intelligence and Decoding ChatGPT (Part Two) | Dr. Eric Jenislawski

In this second part, Christendom College theology professor Eric Jenislawski deepens the conversation by examining the historical development of natural language AI and i

Artificial Intelligence and Decoding ChatGPT (Part One) | Dr. Eric Jenislawski

In part one of this thought-provoking lecture, Christendom College theology professor Eric Jenislawski offers an explanation of ChatGPT and its natural language predecess

What Is Art, And Why Does It Matter? | Dr. Daniel McInerny w/ Dr. George Harne

Christendom College hosted a thought-provoking discussion on the nature and significance of art, featuring philosophy professor Dr. Daniel McInerny alongside College Pres

Jesus in Christianity and Islam: Comparative Christology & Redemptive Suffering | Dr. David Pinault

Beauty as the Well Spring of Action in the Thought of Thomas Aquinas | Dr. David C. Schindler

Join us for the 2025S St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture featuring Dr. David C. Schindler from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C. D

More Joy in Heaven: A Father's Journey through Murder, Grief, and Forgiveness | John Echaniz

Patience in Its Relation to Human Knowing in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and "The Winter's Tale" | Prof. Daniel Spiotta

What role does patience play in the search for truth and understanding? In this captivating lecture, Prof. Daniel Spiotta, Assistant Professor of English Language and Lit

The Word Became Flesh: Going to Bethlehem with St. Francis | Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR

In this heartwarming lecture from the Christmas at Christendom event, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, invites listeners to journey reflecting on the wonder and humility of the N