Higher education has shifted from a broadly Christian outlook to a secular one, and more recently to a post-secular one. What unique opportunities and challenges for Christian faithfulness does this present? On October 11, join Pascal Study Center's Director Emily G....
Rethinking Sex: A Provocation
Reaching back to the wisdom of thinkers like Thomas Aquinas and Andrea Dworkin, and drawing from sociological studies, interviews with college students, and poignant examples from her own life, Emba calls for a more humane philosophy, one that starts with consent but...
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...
What would John Kane paint today?
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...
Vintage Lunch with Theological Horizons
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:
A Conversation with Stanley Hauerwas
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...
Finding the Life We’re Looking For: From Mammon & Magic to Real Relationship
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...
Of Two Minds: A Neuroscientist Balances Science & Faith
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...
Pizza with the Profs: Provost Edition
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 For? Truth-Seeking, Student Formation & the Question of Vocation
“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...