Faith & Work Forum

Faith & Work Forum

The Faith & Work Forum is a conversation series that discusses the interplay between faith, work, and life. Each semester Theological Horizons features guest speakers with leadership experience from across a wide range of vocations, who bring authentic stories...

A Faithful Christian Presence in the Post-Secular University

A Faithful Christian Presence in the Post-Secular University

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

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...

Faith & Work Forum

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

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...

Of Two Minds: A Neuroscientist Balances Science & Faith

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

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...