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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Catholic Social Thought in Action

Three Seton Hall faculty members have published a journal article featuring an innovative University initiative: The Catholic Social Thought (CST) in Action Academy.

"Followers of God"
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Professor Murzaku Accepts Invitation to Vatican Network

Ines Murzaku, Ph.D., Professor of Religion and Director of Catholic Studies Program, has accepted the invitation to join the International Women’s Network, a new initiative of the Vatican Dicastery.

Image of student Jackalyn Ballard.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Inaugural Leadership Program in Rome

Seton Hall Student Jackalyn Ballard will be attending the week-long residential program with other emerging lay leaders of the Church from around the world.

The Good Samaritan by Balthasar Cortbemde, 17th Century, Antwerp
Friday, May 12, 2023
Inside the Core Celebrates First Season of CORECast

Inside the Core we are excited to celebrate the completion of the first season of CORECast, the podcast program coming out of one of the Academies in our Seeds of Innovation program.

Bhagavad Gita expert Mataji
Thursday, May 11, 2023
ICR Reports Productive Spring 2023

Reflecting on all that has been accomplished in the Spring 2023 semester, Institute of communication and Religion Director Jon Radwan, Ph.D., shares a recap of recent scholarly work. 

Image of Ines Murzaku
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Seton Hall Hosts International Think Tank Meeting

The Catholic Studies working group of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) held an eye-opening meeting about current trends in Catholic higher education and opportunities.

Photo of Pope Francis standing at a podium
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
International Symposium on Pope Francis

Ines Murzaku, Ph.D., Professor of Religion and Director of Catholic Studies, and Seton Hall student Kennedy Dierks will speak at a symposium celebrating the 10th anniversary of the papacy of Pope Francis.

Nicole Giglia, Ph.D.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
2023 Gerard Babo Award Winner Announced

The Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy announces recipient of the 2023 Gerard Babo Award: Nicole Giglia, Ph.D.

Borys Gudziak, PhD
Monday, April 24, 2023
Announcing the 2023 Commencement Speaker

Metropolitan-Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia Borys Gudziak will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary degree at the 167th commencement ceremony.

Photo of Stephen Adubato, writer and Core adjunct faculty member.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Inside the Core: Prof. Stephen Adubato in Newsweek

While Core students are likely to be studying the works of Friedrich Nietzsche, adjunct professor Stephen Adubato has published an opinion piece in Newsweek discussing the philosopher’s influence today.

Photo of Felix Parra's painting of Galileo Galilei.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
2023 Faculty Summer Seminar

The Center for Catholic Studies will host the 25th Annual Faculty Summer Seminar with Lawrence Principe, Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins University from May 31 – June 2.

Photo of Professor Mildred Antenor
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Inside the Core: Professor Mildred Antenor Honored

Prof. Mildred Antenor was honored by the McCallen Society, consisting of alums, benefactors, and friends of St. John’s University, in honor of her book, The Gladioli Are Invisible: A Memoir.

a photo of the Irish College
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Semester in Rome at the Pontifical Irish College

Participating students will live at the Pontifical Irish College in Rome and take courses at the rigorous Pontifical Gregorian University, an opportunity stemming from the University’s membership.

A picture of a Bible with flowers and eggs placed on top of it.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Easter Message from President Nyre

I pray that you and your loved ones receive the blessings of Easter and give life to its lessons throughout the year.

pope and ukraine
Monday, April 3, 2023
Faith in Ukraine: A Witness to War

At this one-day conference on 4/20/23, leaders of the Ukrainian faithful of different religions will give witness about the experience and travails of the current terrible Ukraine-Russia conflict.

A group of Seton Hall students studying abroad.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Reflections of Catholic Studies Students

With spring break in the books, the students in Catholic Studies’ Italy in the Footsteps of the Saints have returned from their pilgrimage and learning adventure in Italy and are settling in on campus.

Headshot of Jeffrey Morrow
Friday, March 24, 2023
Inside the Core We Have Our Second Scholars` Forum

Inside the Core we are excited to welcome Jeff Morrow, Ph.D., of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, in our second Scholars' Forum in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition for spring '23.

Oscar Romero
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Inside the Core: Romero-King Week (And a Half)

Inside the Core, this week and next week (Friday, March 24 at noon and Tuesday, April 4 at 1 p.m.), we will celebrate the lives and remember the deaths of St. Oscar Romero and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.