Summer Conferences

A Conversation with Moonwalker Astronaut and Scientist Dr. Harrison Schmitt

Explore the profound journey of Dr. Harrison Schmitt, the last man to walk on the moon and a pioneering geologist.  Hear firsthand accounts of lunar exploration, the icon

Science and Religion: The Myth of Conflict | Dr. Stephen Barr

Dr. Stephen Barr, president of the Society of Catholic Scientists, argues that the supposed war between science and religion is a myth resting on confused philosophy, bad

A Catholic Understanding of Artificial Intelligence: Principles, Prospects and Perils | Dr. Eric Jenislawski

Framed by Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas ("ours is the pressing duty to remain profoundly human"), Dr. Eric Jenislawski argues that large language model AIs, however

The Technology Crisis in Our Homes | Dr. John Cuddeback

Dr. John Cuddeback argues that science, big business, and the pursuit of power form a "toxic trio" that currently determines what technologies get developed and how they'

Faith & Science Panel Discussion

Panelists: Dr. David Deavel, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, George Harne, Matthew Tsakanikas, Greg Townsend, Douglas Dailey This panel opens with mathematics as the "language" beh

Quiet and Neighborly Ways: Integrating Science & Wisdom with Newman | Dr. David Deavel

In this opening keynote, Dr. David Deavel makes the case for St. John Henry Newman as a "Doctor of Education" whose vision of the university — as a unified pursuit of tru

Finding God in the Book of Creation | Msgr. Charles Pope

Msgr. Charles Pope discovered his vocation to the priesthood through his work as a church musician, serving as an organist, cantor, and choir director. He entered Mt. St.

The Catholic Artist in the 21st Century | Dr. Daniel McInerny

McInerny is an associate professor and chair of the philosophy department at Christendom College. As a philosopher, author, and playwright, he explores the intersection o

Panel | Frank La Rocca, Dr. Kurt Poterack, Dr. George A. Harne, Dr. Conor Sweeney

Harne is the fourth president of Christendom College. A widely respected and accomplished scholar of music history and the liberal arts, Harne earned his Ph.D. from Princ

Homily | Msgr. Charles Pope

Msgr. Charles Pope discovered his vocation to the priesthood through his work as a church musician, serving as an organist, cantor, and choir director. He entered Mt. St.

Surprised by Jane Austen: Moments of Beauty in "Pride and Prejudice” | Dr. Kathleen Sullivan

Sullivan is an Associate Professor of English Language and Literature at Christendom College. She holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College, an M.A. in Eng

Man Is Born to Behold Beauty | Dr. James Matthew Wilson

Wilson is the Cullen Foundation Chair in English Literature and founding director of the MFA program in Creative Writing at the University of Saint Thomas. The author of

Beauty is Unanswerable | Dale Ahlquist

Ahlquist is President of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, creator and host of the EWTN series “G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense,” and Publisher of Gil

Karol Wojtyla: The Actor | Dr. Daniel McInerny

Dr. Daniel McInerny delivered a talk titled “Karol Wojtyla: The Actor” at the college's 2024 Summer Consortium. McInerny’s talk featured scenes from his upcoming play, "T

The Achievement of John Paul II: A Retrospective | George Weigel

George Weigel, who is the author of Pope St. John Paul II’s biography and a Distinguished Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, gave a talk titled “The Achieveme

The Legacy of St. John Paul II | Cardinal Robert Sarah

Renowned theologian Robert Cardinal Sarah delivered the keynote address for Christendom's 2024 Summer Consortium. In his address, Cardinal Sarah reflected on Pope St. Joh

Homily | Robert Cardinal Sarah

Renowned theologian Robert Cardinal Sarah celebrated Mass for attendees of Christendom's 2024 Summer Consortium in the college's Christ the King Chapel, speaking glowingl

Charting the Path in the New Millennium | Dr. Timothy O’Donnell & Dr. George Harne

College President Dr. Timothy O’Donnell and incoming president Dr. George Harne gave a seminar discussion titled “Nove Millenio Ineunte: Charting the Path in the New Mill

John Paul II on the Family | Dr. Owen Vyner

Christendom professor Dr. Owen Vyner delivered a talk titled “John Paul II on the Family: The Ark of the Domestic Church in the Flood of Modernity” at the college's 2024

Pope Saint John Paul II and the Legacy of the Gospel of Life | Dr. Joseph Arias

Christendom professor Dr. Joseph Arias delivered a talk titled “Pope Saint John Paul II and the Legacy of the Gospel of Life” at the college's 2024 Summer Consortium.  L