Catholic Thinkers
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rice
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ellen Rice walks the student through the basic structure of the Catechism. She summarizes its history, explains i...
Science and Belief by Peter Hodgson: 8. Science in Non-Christian Cultures
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2000. Science and Belief, originally delivered by the distinguished Dr. Peter Hodgson in Oxford, explains that the Catholic mindset is the...
Science and Belief by Peter Hodgson: 7. Cosmology and Theology
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2000. Science and Belief, originally delivered by the distinguished Dr. Peter Hodgson in Oxford, explains that the Catholic mindset is the...
Science and Belief by Peter Hodgson: 6. Relativity and Quantum Physics
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2000. Science and Belief, originally delivered by the distinguished Dr. Peter Hodgson in Oxford, explains that the Catholic mindset is the...
Science and Belief by Peter Hodgson: 5. Biology and Geology
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2000. Science and Belief, originally delivered by the distinguished Dr. Peter Hodgson in Oxford, explains that the Catholic mindset is the...
Science and Belief by Peter Hodgson: 4. The Renaissance
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2000. Science and Belief, originally delivered by the distinguished Dr. Peter Hodgson in Oxford, explains that the Catholic mindset is the...
Science and Belief by Peter Hodgson: 3. The Middle Ages and the Birth of Science
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2000. Science and Belief, originally delivered by the distinguished Dr. Peter Hodgson in Oxford, explains that the Catholic mindset is the...
Science and Belief by Peter Hodgson: 2. Early Religions and the Rise of Christianity
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2000. Science and Belief, originally delivered by the distinguished Dr. Peter Hodgson in Oxford, explains that the Catholic mindset is t...
Science and Belief by Peter Hodgson: 1. The Nature of Belief
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Science and Belief, originally delivered by the distinguished Dr. Peter Hodgson in Oxford, explains that the Catholic mindset is the cause of the adva...
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy by Ralph McInerny: 6.The End of Scholasticism
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 1999. This course introduces the student to the major philosophers that have shaped the ideas of Western civilization, comparing and contr...
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy by Ralph McInerny 5: Thomas Aquinas
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 199. This course introduces the student to the major philosophers that have shaped the ideas of Western civilization, comparing and contra...
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy by Ralph McInerny: 4. Augustine and Boethius
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 1999. This course introduces the student to the major philosophers that have shaped the ideas of Western civilization, comparing and contr...
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy by Ralph McInerny: 3. Aristotle and After
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This course introduces the student to the major philosophers that have shaped the ideas of Western civilization, comparing and contrasting their thoug...
Ancient and Medieval Philsophy by Ralph McInerny 2: Plato and the Forms
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 1999. This course introduces the student to the major philosophers that have shaped the ideas of Western civilization, comparing and contr...
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy by Ralph McInerny: 1. Before Socrates
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 1999. From the course lessons found at catholicthinkers.org: "The world around us is a world of change, of things coming into being, chang...
Religious Liberty in the United States by William Bentley Ball: 6. Law and the Moral Order
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 1997. In Religious Liberty in the United States, Mr. Ball walks the student through the evolving relationship between church and stat...
Religious Liberty in the United States by William Bentely Ball: 5. Taxation and Religious Liberty
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 1997. In Religious Liberty in the United States, Mr. Ball walks the student through the evolving relationship between church and stat...
Religious Liberty in the United States by William Bentley Ball: 4. The Weakening and Rejection of the Yoder Test
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 1997. In Religious Liberty in the United States, Mr. Ball walks the student through the evolving relationship between church and stat...
Religious Liberty in the United States by William Bentely Ball: 3. Freedom of Conscience
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 1997. In Religious Liberty in the United States, Mr. Ball walks the student through the evolving relationship between church and stat...
Religious Liberty in the United States by William Bentley Ball: 2. Religion in the Schools
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 1997. In Religious Liberty in the United States, Mr. Ball walks the student through the evolving relationship between church and stat...
Religious Liberty in the United States by William Bentley Ball: 1. Background on Religious Liberty
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 1997. In Religious Liberty in the United States, Mr. Ball walks the student through the evolving relationship between church and stat...
Basics of Catholicism: The Documents of Vatican II by Kenneth D. Whitehead
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In The Documents of Vatican II, Mr. Whitehead gives a thorough introduction to that ecumenical council. He mentions each article in order, and highlig...
Basics of Catholicism: Christian and Moral Action by Fr. Kevin Flannery
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can we judge if an action is "good"? In Christian and Moral Action, Fr. Flannery teaches us the principles by which we judge an act. He explains...
Basics: Catholic Social Doctrine
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this short course Dr. Hittinger examines the underlying nature and purpose of just societies. He sets out the three main societies of marriage, pol...
Basics: Introduction to Sacred Liturgy by Fr. Neil Roy
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Introduction to Sacred Liturgy, Fr. Roy acquaints the student with the public and official prayer of the Church in all its forms: the Eucharist, th...
The Logic of Religion by Jude Dougherty: 8. Edith Stein
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Edith Stein: The Convert in Search of Illumination Assessing the Value of Religion What is religion? How have views of religion changed over the centu...
The Logic of Religion by Jude Dougherty: 7. Immanual Kant: His Philosophy of Religion
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is religion? How have views of religion changed over the centuries? How can we understand religion in the modern, secular, oftentimes anti-Cathol...
The Logic of Religion by Jude Dougherty: 6. Modern Interpretations of Religion
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is religion? How have views of religion changed over the centuries? How can we understand religion in the modern, secular, oftentimes anti-Cathol...
The Logic of Religion by Jude Dougherty: 5. Christian Conceptions of Belief
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is religion? How have views of religion changed over the centuries? How can we understand religion in the modern, secular, oftentimes anti-Cathol...
The Logic of Religion by Jude Dougherty: 4. Early Christian Speculations
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is religion? How have views of religion changed over the centuries? How can we understand religion in the modern, secular, oftentimes anti-Cathol...
The Logic of Religion by Jude Dougherty: 3. Hellenism and Christianity
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is religion? How have views of religion changed over the centuries? How can we understand religion in the modern, secular, oftentimes anti-Cathol...
The Logic of Religion by Jude Dougherty: 2. Classical Attitudes Toward Religion
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is religion? How have views of religion changed over the centuries? How can we understand religion in the modern, secular, oftentimes anti-Cathol...
The Logic of Religion by Jude Dougherty: 1. What is Religion?
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is religion? How have views of religion changed over the centuries? How can we understand religion in the modern, secular, oftentimes anti-Cathol...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 12. Education to Justice
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 11. Theology of the Laity
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 10. Just War Theory
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 9. Bioethics
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 8. Human Rights and Natural Law
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 7. The Dependence of Common Good on Public Policy, Civil Society, and Law
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 6. Justice and Social Justice
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 5. Seeking the Common Good Through Virtue and Grace
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 4.The Meaning of the Common Good Part 2
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 3. The Meaning of the Common Good Part 1
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 2. The Dignity of the Human Person
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course Dr. Benestad address...
Catholic Social Ethics by J. Brian Benestad: 1. Introduction
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of the Catholic believer in society? How should our laws reflect the dignity of the human person? In this course, this week's Catholi...
Biology and the Faith by Martinez Hewlett: 6. Issues in Modern Biology
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this course, recorded in 1998, Dr. Hewlett argues that there is a need for the consideration of purpose and intelligence in Biology. Through a brie...
Biology and the Faith by Martinez Hewlett: 5. Recombinant DNA, Biotechnology, and the Human Genome Project
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this course, recorded in 1998, Dr. Hewlett argues that there is a need for the consideration of purpose and intelligence in Biology. Through a brie...
Biology and the Faith by Martinez Hewlett: 4. Molecular Biology and Neo-Darwinism
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this course, recorded in 1998, Dr. Hewlett argues that there is a need for the consideration of purpose and intelligence in Biology. Through a brie...
Biology and the Faith by Martinez Hewlett: 3. Mendelian Genetics and the Cell
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this course, filmed in 1998, Dr. Hewlett argues that there is a need for the consideration of purpose and intelligence in Biology. Through a brief ...
Biology and the Faith by Martinez Hewlett: 2. Basic Biological Concepts
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this course, filmed in 1998, Dr. Hewlett argues that there is a need for the consideration of purpose and intelligence in Biology. Through a brief ...
Biology and the Faith by Martinez Hewlett: 1. The History and Philosophy of Modern Biology
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this course, filmed in 1998, Dr. Hewlett argues that there is a need for the consideration of purpose and intelligence in Biology. Through a brief ...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 12. Israel and Christ
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 11. Theories of Atonement
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 10. Contemporary Controversies about Christ
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 9. Modern Trends Part 2
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 8. Modern Trends Part 1
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 7. St. Thomas Aquinas
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 6. Controversies and Creeds; Chalcedon and Beyond
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 5. Controversies and Creeds; Arius to Ephesus
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Dauphinais discusses Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two natures, the h...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais 4: Controversies and Creeds
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2003, this course addresses basic Christological issues as articulated by Aquinas in the Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles. These include, b...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 3. St. Paul's Hymns of Christ
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2003, This course addresses basic Christological issues as articulated by Aquinas in the Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles. These include, b...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 2. Christ and the Gospels
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2003, This course addresses basic Christological issues as articulated by Aquinas in the Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles. These include, b...
Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 1. Christ and the Old Testament
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in 2003, this course addresses basic Christological issues as articulated by Aquinas in the Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles. These include, b...
Natural Law by Charles E. Rice: 6. Incorporated into the Teaching of Christ by the Magisterium
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles E. Rice concludes this course by showing the connections between natural law and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Natural Law by Charles E. Rice: 5. Basis for Good Laws and Protection Against Unjust Laws
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A good law is one that is created with a correct understanding of human nature.
Natural Law by Charles E. Rice: 4. How Does the Natural Law Work?
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A natural law system is one that recognizes that we can know right from wrong, and judge the justness of a human law according to its adherence to nat...
Natural Law by Charles E. Rice: 3. Revelational Foundations of the Natural Law
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this lecture, Charles E. Rice concludes his discussion of the foundations of natural law by describing the role of faith and divine revelation in o...
Natural Law by Charles E. Rice: 2. The Reasoned Foundations of the Natural Law
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In his second lecture, Charles E. Rice begins a short sequence on the foundations of the natural law, focusing on what can be known through philosophy...
Natural Law by Charles E. Rice: 1. Enlightenment Jurisprudence and the Culture of Death
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles E. Rice, a legendary professor at the Notre Dame school of law, begins his course on the natural law by asking the question: Is there any law ...
Basics: Faith and Reason by Ralph McInerny
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire t...