The Thomistic Institute
The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone. The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events,  and much more.  Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
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Prohibiting What? Censorship and the Catholic Church in the Scientific Revolution - Dr. Nuno Castel-Branco
NOVEMBER 13, 2026
Challenging popular narratives of the Scientific Revolution and Catholic suppression, Dr. Nuno Castel-Branco demonstrates that early modern censorship focused on theology while allowing the scientific discoveries of figures like Steno and Galileo to flourish.This lecture was ...
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Why Should You Follow Your Conscience? Wisdom from John Henry Newman - Dr. Christopher Mooney
NOVEMBER 12, 2026
Prof. Christopher Mooney explores Saint John Henry Newman’s defense of conscience as the immediate apprehension of divine law, arguing that prioritizing this interior voice over social constructs is essential for moral freedom.This lecture was given on September 24th, 2026, a...
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Just War Principles Applied to Drone and AI Warfare - Prof. Michael Krom
NOVEMBER 11, 2026
Prof. Michael Krom considers the question of the use of AI and autonomous drones, drawing upon just war theory with virtue ethics to protect human agency and moral responsibility in a new age of warfare.This lecture was given on September 24th, 2026, at Cornell University.
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