Moderators: Stefano Rebeggiani & Brian Treanor

In this seminar we continue our discussion of Dante, the great Christian poet. What is the project of his Divine Comedy as a work of art? What does his poetry have to do with the theological virtues of hope, faith, and charity? We’ll discuss how great art can help us contemplate the beauty and mystery of God.

Topics & Readings:

Dante on theological virtues

• Reading: Dante, Paradiso 25, 26, 30, 33

Hope in modern Catholic philosophy

• Reading: Gabriel Marcel, On the Ontological Mystery, pp. 28-35 especially

Seminar Schedule:

9:00-9:30 Mass in Church of Our Savior (optional)
9:30-10:00 Coffee & donuts on the patio
10:00-11:30 Session 1 in Newman Hall
11:30-12:30 Buffet Lunch outside on the patio
12:30-1:30 Session 2 in Newman Hall

This Seminar is supported by a grant from the Lumen Christi Institute with funding from the John Templeton (Grant #63614) from the John Templeton Foundation.