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2024 Thomas Aquinas Conference

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“In My End is My Beginning”

The University of Tulsa’s Honors College, along with the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences’ Department of Philosophy & Religion, and the Warren Center for Catholic Studies, presents an enlightening conference to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the death of the “Angelic Doctor,” Thomas Aquinas.

March 7-9, 2024
Registration: $0-$15 option

The event will feature keynote speakers, joint sessions, and panel discussions by leading contemporary scholars exploring Aquinas’ life, work, and significance. Cultural elements include a Solemn High Mass in the Dominican Rite from the 13th century. Additionally, there will be a kickoff social, breakfasts, lunches, and a concluding banquet to foster camaraderie among participants. Panel sessions will showcase renowned scholars and highlight both graduate and undergraduate research on Aquinas, emphasizing his relevance across various fields such as theology, philosophy, literature, history, politics, economics, and the natural sciences.

For general inquiries or additional information, please email j-stone@utulsa.edu.


Conference Agenda

Subject to change

Thursday, March 7

Event Time Event Name Location
5 p.m. Solemn High Dominican Rite Mass
Celebrated in the presence of Bsp. David Konderla
Holy Family Cathedral
Tulsa, OK
7 p.m. Kickoff Social
Heavy hors d’ouevres with beer and wine
Holy Family Cathedral
Tulsa, OK
7:45 p.m. Warren Lecture
Donald Prudlo – “Thomas Aquinas: ‘A Lifetime Burning in Every Moment’”
Holy Family Cathedral
Tulsa, OK

Friday, March 8

Event Time Event Name Location
8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
Morning continental with coffee service
The University of Tulsa
Lorton Performance Center
9 a.m. Session 1: “Thomas and the Christian Liturgy”
Augustine Thompson, O.P.
Innocent Smith, O.P.
Donald Prudlo
The University of Tulsa
Lorton Performance Center
10:45 a.m. Session 2: “The Historical Significance of Thomas Aquinas”
M. Michéle Mulchahey
Catherine Peters
Adam Eitel
The University of Tulsa
Lorton Performance Center
12:30 p.m. Lunch
Box lunches provided for all paid registrants
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
1:45 p.m.

Session 3: “Thomas the Theologian”
Thomas Hibbs
Matthew Levering
David Decosimo
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
3:45 p.m.

Roundtable: “Teaching Thomas in a Classical Curriculum”
Matt Post
Richard Meloche
Carl Hasler
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
5 p.m. End of Sessions for March 8

Saturday, March 9

Event Time Event Name Location
8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
Morning continental with coffee service
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
9 a.m.

Session 4: “Thomas on Virtue & Law”
Jennifer Frey
Angela Knobel
Anna Moreland
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
11 a.m. Session 5: Undergraduate Papers
Featured undergraduates of The University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
12:30 p.m. Lunch
Box lunches provided for all paid registrants
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
1:30 p.m.

Session 6: “Thomas and the Professions”
Corwin Low, O.P.
Paul Voss
Colin Howell
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
3:15 p.m. Session 7: Graduate Papers
Graduate presenters (TBA)
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
5:30 p.m. Capstone Banquet & Social
Heavy hors d’ouevres with beer and wine
Dinner provided for all paid registrants
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
6:45 p.m. Snuggs Lecture
Russell Hittinger – talk title TBA
The University of Tulsa
Allen Chapman Student Union Great Hall
8 p.m. Conference Conclusion

Don't miss this enlightening event!