Quaerentes Veritatem:

The Truth Seekers

University of St. Thomas in St. Paul

co-sponsored by departments of Philosophy and Catholic Studies

UST Students and Professors

Come join our interdisciplinary group.

We discuss the intersection of life and thought with faith.

Contact Dr. Lemmons with any questions. Dr. Lemmons

 

Guided Discussions are from Noon to One; Open to ALL

 

2008 Fall Topics with Links to Papers and Background Material

Sept. 18th: John Paul II On Women: Reflections on Mulieris Dignitatem, Dr. Mary Lemmons; McNeely Great Room; Mulieris Dignitatem

Oct. 14th: The Body and the Imago Dei: A Primer on the 'Theology of the Body', Fr. Peter Laird; Owens 150 (auditorium); Catechism on Genesis

Nov. 13th: Contraception: A Couple's Friend or Foe?  Dr. Janet Smith, Pope Benedict XVI on Humanae Vitae       Humanae Vitae

2009 Spring Topics with Links to Papers and Background Material
Feb. 12: On the Family TBA

March 19: Suffering, Fr. Michael Keating.Ad Petri Cathedram  Salvific Doloris

April 21: Bioethics, Dr. Stephen Heaney

2007-2008 Discussed Topics With Links to Papers and Background Material (2007-2008)

 Dr. Don Briel: "Faith and Reason in Newman."  04/24/08 Newman On Faith and Reason
Dr. Tom Sullivan: "A New Turn in Philosophical Theology." 04/10/08 Abstract: Standard natural theology is inadequate for solving the problem of evil. But what’s the alternative? Atheism? Agnosticism? Not necessarily. There is another way to approach the problem philosophically.
Dr. Heidi Giebel: "Humility and the Intellectual Life,"  3/6/08 presentation paperAquinas on Humility
Tracy Dolan and Hannah Woldum: Student Panel on "Valentine's Love and Deus Caritas Est," 2/14 Deus Caritas Est
Dr. John Boyle: "Study Advice from Aquinas: The Model Christian Philosopher"  01/31/08     Aquinas on Studying
Dr. Catherine Deavel: "Fides et Ratio and Edith Stein"   12/06/07 presentation paper    biography of Stein
Dr. Deborah Savage: "Cardinal Ratzinger on Fides et Ratio: Reflections"   11/15/07 presentation paper      Ratzinger's Speech
Dr. Mary Lemmons: "Fides et Ratio and Our Lady The Philosopher"     11/06/07 presentation paper         "Fides et Ratio"