Join the Beatrice Institute for an evening with artist, Ann Schmalstieg Barrett, as she guides us through her work An Illuminated Requiem: Meditations on Love and Mortality. Inspired by the tradition of illuminated manuscripts, the Proper Chants of the Requiem Mass...
With the publication this year of American Workman: The Life and Art of John Kane, Pittsburgh's own self-taught painter, John Kane, is enjoying a renaissance of sorts. This October, Professor Grant Martsolf and Dr. James DeMasi will introduce the art and context of...
Join Theological Horizons for Friday lunch and a conversation around classic readings from the Christian tradition. This week's reading is written by Thomas Merton on the topic of belonging. Enjoy lunch in person or watch the discussion via Facebook Live. More details:
Join Chesterton House and Stanley Hauerwas for a conversation. Professor Hauerwas will be Zooming in to a live gathered audience at The Knoll (Chesterton House). At the conclusion of the event, in person attendees will partake in post conversation lead by Executive...
Join Upper House and Andy Crouch for an interactive lunch based on his recent book, The Life We’re Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World (Convergent, 2022). In his book, Crouch paints a vivid picture of how we’ve been deceived by a false vision...
Does our ever-increasing knowledge about the detailed structure and function of the brain render beliefs, values, and faith irrelevant? Or does a full account of our behavior still require levels of explanation beyond what neuroscience can deliver? Join Anselm House...
It’s a long-standing tradition at the Bradley Study Center to host gatherings to ask Christian faculty about their faith and their life at Virginia Tech. Come hear from Executive VP and Provost of Virginia Tech, Cyril Clarke, talk about his faith and life in the...
“What is the university primarily for?" This is a fiercely debated question today. Common responses range from 'truth-seeking' to 'advancing knowledge through research' to ‘producing an educated citizenry fit for a democracy.' What if the primary purpose of the...
Join the C.S. Lewis Study Center for four weekly nights discussions focused around themes from the popular The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Topics will range from power and pity, trust and wisdom, courage and loyalty, as well as the power of...
Join the C.S. Lewis Study Center for four weekly nights discussions focused around themes from the popular The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Topics will range from power and pity, trust and wisdom, courage and loyalty, as well as the power of...
