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Past Events and Lectures (2019/2020)

Dante’s Re-Imagining of the Emmaus Story in the Divine Comedy

Theology Day

on March 13, 2020, 8:30 am

Dr. Jane Kelley Rodeheffer will present on Dante’s journey in the Divine Comedy and the unnamed disciple on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24.

Venue: Emmaus Hall Chapel, School of Theology and Seminary

Categories: Lecture
Thomas Schönberg in Concert

Reception to Follow

on January 30, 2020, 7:00 pm

Resident Scholar Thomas Schönberg will perform two cello suites at the Butler Center on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 pm followed by a reception.

Venue: Collegeville Institute

Categories: Concert
A Muslim-Christian Comparative Theology of Sainthood

A Lecture by Hans Harmakaputra

on December 4, 2019, 4:30 pm

“Is it possible for Christians to acknowledge individuals of other traditions as saints?” Attend a lecture by Resident Scholar Hans Harmakaputra.

Venue: Quadrangle Building 264

Categories: Lecture
The Journey of Loss and Grief

Theology Day with Kathleen Cahalan

on November 22, 2019, 8:30 am

Grief is a normal response to loss, yet grief is chaotic and hard, so much so that we want to avoid it. But grief is the only way through loss.

Venue: Emmaus Hall Chapel, School of Theology and Seminary

Categories: Lecture
The Recognition of Lord Odysseus and the Lord Jesus

Theology Day

on October 11, 2019, 8:30 am

Dr. Jane Kelley Rodeheffer will explore the literary and cultural similarities between the theme of recognition in two works by Greek authors.

Venue: Emmaus Hall Chapel, School of Theology and Seminary

Categories: Lecture
Cultural Heritage Present and Future: A Benedictine Monk’s Long View

Fr. Columba Stewart will deliver the NEH Jefferson Lecture

on October 7, 2019, 7:00 pm

Resident Scholar Fr. Columba Stewart, OSB will deliver the prestigious NEH Jefferson Lecture on Monday, October 9 at 7:30 PM EST.

Venue: Warner Theatre

Categories: Lecture