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The John Henry Cardinal Newman Lecture Series

The Cardinal Newman Lecture Series is an annual program hosted by the Institute for the Psychological Sciences. Now in its eighth year, the Newman Lectures feature speakers who are widely recognized for their contributions to the fields of psychology, moral and political philosophy, theology, and law. The Institute promotes this interdisciplinary dialogue to advance the integration of modern social, psychological and Catholic thought. Lectures are free to the public and students are encouraged to attend.

Speakers have included Hadley Arkes, Benedict Ashley, Robert Audi, Gil Bailie, Guy Bedouelle, Bernard Ceslas Bourdin, Peter John Cameron, Romanus Cessario, Jude Dougherty, Robert Enright, John M. Finnis, Kevin Flannery, Robert P. George, John Haldane, John Haas, Russ Hittinger, Stanley Hauerwas, Peter Kreeft, Ralph McInerny, Mgr. Livio Melina, Fred Miller, Richard John Neuhaus, Aidan Nichols, Michael Novak, Edmund Pellegrino, John Rist, Kenneth Schmitz, Roger Scruton, Richard Sorabji, Msgr. Robert Sokolowski, Richard Swinburne, Charles Taliaferro, Paul Vitz, C. William Westfall, Thomas Williams.

The Cardinal Newman lectures are held at 801 G Street, NW.  By Metro take the Green, Red or Yellow line to Gallery Place-Chinatown, Metro Station.  Take the 9th Street NW and G St. NW exit.  Walk approximately 1 block east on G St. NW to 801 G Street, NW.


Director:  Gladys M. Sweeney, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Dean, Institute for the Psychological Sciences
(For a profile of Dr. Sweeney, follow this link.)







Profile of John Henry Newman

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Reservations for the Lectures

Attendance is free of charge, but reservations with the Institute for the Psychological Sciences are recommended. To make reservations or for more information, please contact the Institute at (703) 416-1441, (Fax: (703) 416-8588), or email newmanlectures@ipsciences.edu.