Aquinas Institute of Theology begins its ninth annual Roundtable luncheon/lecture series in September 2011, offering insights from experts on issues important to the Catholic community.
The Aquinas Roundtable is an outreach ministry of Aquinas Institute of Theology. The series was created to share the rich theological and spiritual heritage of Aquinas Institute with our alumni, friends, and neighbors in the St. Louis area. Each session includes prayer, lunch, a short presentation, and an opportunity for questions and discussion. It is our goal to provide you with an intellectually interesting and spiritual engaging forum to learn more about important issues that impact the lives of Catholics and the Church.
The Roundtable begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m. The presentation begins at noon followed by a brief question and answer period. The Aquinas Roundtable is held at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel (7730 Bonhomme, Clayton, MO 63105). Each lunch and lecture is $23. Reservations must be made seven days in advance. Full reimbursement will be made for cancellations made at least one week prior to an event.
New This Year: Season Passes are available and my be purchased before the September 14, 2011 Roundtable. Passes cost $184.00 and give you the opportunity to attend all the year's lectures and get the last one free!
To be added to the Roundtable mailing list, to make a reservation, or if you would like more information, please contact Diane Henderson at henderson@ai.edu or 314.256.8856.
Please join us for the conversation!
2011-2012 Schedule
September 14, 2011
The New Moses: Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus
Fr. Seán Charles Martin
Join us in exploring the first gospel’s depiction of Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy and of Torah.
October 19, 2011
Conversation with a Health Care Ethicist
Sr. Jean deBlois, CSJ
Navigating today’s healthcare challenges can be daunting; Sr. Jean brings clarity to questions and concerns surrounding health care ethics.
November 16, 2011
Heaven is for Real?
Dr. Ann Garrido, D.Min.
Todd Burpo’s bestselling Heaven is for Real, the story of his four year old son’s ‘visit to heaven’ touches hearts and raises questions. What does the Catholic Church teach about the afterlife?
December 14, 2011
500 Years: Dominicans and Human Rights in the New World
Fr. José Santiago, O.P.
Fr. José examines early Dominican witness to the ill treatment of the New World's Indigenous Peoples by Spanish colonizers, its implications then and today.
January 18, 2012
The Psalms as Our Book of Prayer
Rabbi Barry R. Friedman
Jewish and Christian faithful pray these beautiful and often challenging songs. How do the Psalms as prayers form our relationship with our Creator?
February 15, 2012
Five Key Disciplines For a Moral Life
Fr. Richard Peddicord, O.P.
A well-lived moral life requires a certain disposition; Fr. Peddicord discusses the basic building blocks that help one grow into full moral stature.
March 21, 2012
Crime and Criminal Justice
Sr. Carol Kopff, O.P.
Sr. Carol offers a Catholic perspective on Restorative Justice and the need for a renewed ethic of justice, responsibility, and community.
April 18, 2012
The Art of Dying: Spirituality and the Happy Death
Sr. Catherine Vincie, R.S.H.M.
Sr. Catherine explores how the Church has helped believers face death in the past, and how we today can experience both life and death with hope and gratitude.
May 16, 2012
Frightened, Confused, and in Pain: a Trip to the Emergency Room
Sr. Joyce Williams, O.P.
How can you prepare for the trauma of a trip to the emergency room? Sr. Williams explores ways to ease the shocks and confusions of emergency medical care.