The Shannon Lecture Series
The William H. Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies at Nazareth College presents ...
In Dialogue with Our World
Expressing solidarity with the whole human family and embracing "the joys and hopes" of humankind, the Second Vatican Council envisioned "a real social and cultural transformation" and urged dialogue with our world to foster mutual understanding and human development.
Our speakers have heeded that call to dialogue, engaging theology in conversation with other disciplines—science, economics, sociology—to address the urgent questions and issues facing us today. Their work invites us all to consider how we view the world and ourselves in it, how we live in times of economic crisis, how we respond to the realities of migration and the needs of refugees, and how we allocate resources to promote the full flourishing of all persons.
Our distinguished speakers have lectured nationally and internationally. Their books have been translated into many languages. They have been honored for outstanding achievements in their fields. Now it is our honor to welcome John. F. Haught, William T. Cavanaugh, Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C., and Christine E. Gudorf to Nazareth College and the Shannon Chair podium.
Please join us in welcoming to Nazareth College our distinguished speakers:
John F. Haught
Evolution and Faith: What Is at Stake?
Thursday, September 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Forum, Otto A. Shults Community CenterScience, Faith, and the New Atheism
Friday, September 18, 2009, 1:30 p.m.
Golisano Academic Center
William T. Cavanaugh
Christianity and the Marketplace: Confronting the Global Economic Crisis
Thursday, October 22, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Forum, Otto A. Shults Community CenterDoes Religion Cause Violence?
Friday, October 23, 2009, 1:30 p.m.
Golisano Academic Center
Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C.
Dying to Live: A Theology of Migration
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Forum, Otto A. Shults Community CenterA Migrant's Journey: Stories from the Borderlands
Friday, March 26, 2010, 1:30 p.m.
Golisano Academic Center
Christine E. Gudorf
The Intrinsic Value of Life: Faith, Technology, and Society
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Forum, Otto A. Shults Community CenterBody, Sex, and Pleasure: Christian Ethics Revisited
Friday, April 9, 2010, 1:30 p.m.
Golisano Academic Center
These lectures are free and open to the public.