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The Lumen Christi Institute for Catholic Thought was founded in 1997 by Catholic scholars at the University of Chicago. https://t.co/6NmxW1gNmR

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Lumen Christi Institute
17 hours
Feb 4: There’s an old Irish belief that if you aren’t wrapped in a cloak of story you will be unprepared for the world. Using the “ancient technologies” of myths and initiatory rites, mythographer Martin Shaw provides a road to wholeness & connection. https://t.co/5xGpzVqSBw
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Lumen Christi Institute
2 days
Don't forget to sign up for our master class previewing this summer's seminar on classical and traditional Christian conceptions of beauty and wonder and how they can be applied and lived in the midst of technological change. Learn more and register: https://t.co/MBHTbzBLP5
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Lumen Christi Institute
3 days
Thursday kicks off another graduate reading group. Join us to learn more about this enigmatic and controversial (in his day) writer. Learn more: https://t.co/wBYByHuJOF
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Lumen Christi Institute
5 days
The final seminar of the summer is a week-long immersion into Catholic Social Thought. Select places available to recent PhDs. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/VcgMRx9JD8
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Lumen Christi Institute
7 days
Reading groups are kicking off, and Monday marks the first meeting of this quarter's graduate reading group on Hemingway. You guessed it: dinner provided. Hope to see you there. https://t.co/uUycRBg92F
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@LC_Institute
Lumen Christi Institute
7 days
Our penultimate seminar of the summer will be another classic: the thought of John Henry Newman. This year in Pittsburgh, apply to immerse yourself in the mind of the Church's newest doctor. https://t.co/w0dOg9Fgu1
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Lumen Christi Institute
8 days
UG reading group on The Silmarillion starts tomorrow. Free dinner, stimulating discussion, old and new friends---as always>>> https://t.co/LIFt0KTy2M
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@LC_Institute
Lumen Christi Institute
8 days
The fifth seminar of the summer is another class: the thought of René Girard. Open to undergraduate students! Learn more and apply: https://t.co/Y8YdtvEHAM
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Lumen Christi Institute
8 days
Tomorrow kicks off our reading group for undergraduates on Hannah Arendt. Dinner and texts provided. Come for the discussion and leave with new friends! https://t.co/O1NqBO1rwQ
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Lumen Christi Institute
9 days
The fourth seminar of the summer will take place in Rome! This one's invitation-only, but it's so cool we wanted to share it anyway. Learn more: https://t.co/O1bdn8RFdw
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Lumen Christi Institute
10 days
Tomorrow is the beginning of the winter quarter's non-credit course. It will explore the miracles and mystical experiences of Jesus and the saints and will include dinner. UChicago students, faculty, and staff are invited! https://t.co/EzOImRQuMG
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@LC_Institute
Lumen Christi Institute
13 days
Our third seminar of the summer is a reboot. Participants raved about it last year, and you can find out what all the hype was for: https://t.co/6EqrGoINxp @stthomasmurphy @NDbusiness
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Lumen Christi Institute
14 days
If you're interested in this summer seminar, check out the virtual master class on January 23rd with Prof. Casarella and Sr. Damien Marie: https://t.co/Alt0coN2wI If you're already sold, you can apply for the seminar here: https://t.co/UDfvHOYw37 @Templeton_Fdn
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Lumen Christi Institute
14 days
UChicago students & faculty: come tomorrow for pizza and hot chocolate! https://t.co/DMSnPRWU8z
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@LC_Institute
Lumen Christi Institute
14 days
@Sheptytsky Update that this seminar is now being held in Chicago!
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@LC_Institute
Lumen Christi Institute
15 days
It's the new year--which means it's time to start thinking about which summer seminar you're applying for! The first will be in Toronto, on the Church's Christological teaching from the Council of Chalcedon to Maximus the Confessor. More: https://t.co/5LTzOLUhBT @sheptytsky
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@LC_Institute
Lumen Christi Institute
15 days
Join us this Friday for a master class previewing one of our longest-running seminars: the thought of John Henry Newman. If you're intrigued by the summer seminars, but on the fence about applying, this master class is for you! Learn more and register: https://t.co/YqmUjiCnKn
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Lumen Christi Institute
22 days
Last chance! LCI needs your help to continue the vital programming that will form today’s junior scholars so they can be the Catholic professors their future students need. Your gift makes it possible–but we need to hear from you by midnight tonight! https://t.co/0d2h27OHOA
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@LC_Institute
Lumen Christi Institute
22 days
LCI will have two virtual master classes previewing seminars scheduled for summer 2026. The first is on one of our oldest seminars: the thought of John Henry Newman! If you're on the fence about applying for the seminar, this is for you! Learn more: https://t.co/SwObV8q6iI
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Lumen Christi Institute
23 days
Two days left to make a difference for countless students in their quest for meaning! Help bridge the gap between the secular academy and the wisdom of the Catholic tradition by making a gift to support LCI in 2026. May God reward your generosity! https://t.co/0d2h27OHOA
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