
Notre Dame’s Theology Rises by Reclaiming ‘a Full Catholic Vision’
The University of Notre Dame’s theology program has ranked No. 1 worldwide four times in six years — and some say its fidelity to the Catholic faith is key to its success.
The University of Notre Dame’s theology program has ranked No. 1 worldwide four times in six years — and some say its fidelity to the Catholic faith is key to its success.
And with a new generation of young Catholic women attempting to navigate a society increasingly marked by both radical feminism on the one hand and a reactionary ‘manosphere’ on the other, it’s a debate in which the stakes are also undeniably high.
COMMENTARY: Since the first presidential speaker at spring commencement in 1960, seven of the 12 presidents in office have not been invited to Notre Dame’s commencement.
All panelists at Notre Dame agreed about the value of the Church’s ongoing focus on the unique mission of women and the need to promote justice for women in society.
Established in 1883 and granted annually, the school’s Laetare Medal is named after the Fourth Sunday of Lent, or ‘Laetare Sunday,’ the date on which its recipient is announced. The award will be given at Notre Dame's commencement ceremony.
The argument goes that Catholic colleges should decouple dialogue with civic leaders from graduation ceremonies and honorary degrees.
The absence of both figures from the agenda appears to be a break from tradition and is likely to raise concerns about partisanship.
The philosopher, remembered as a ‘genuine giant,’ pursued the truth and the harmony of faith and reason.
Some say the hiring guidance elevates secular ideology, while others argue it flows from the university’s Catholic identity.
COMMENTARY: The gift of an education is that students have been able to recognize that the kind of mythic thinking that dominates romance and commitment today is self-defeating. I’ve seen them embrace new practices, to help develop a better culture of loving commitment.
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