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The Center for Philosophy of Religion promotes new research in theistic and Christian philosophy and fosters dialogue between philosophy and theology, through residential fellowships, grants, multi-year research initiatives, conferences, workshops, lectures, and public debates.

News and Announcements

Follow the links on this page for more information about the Center’s current research projects, as well as videos of past lectures and events.

Newsletters

Interested in what the Center has been doing? Download our Spring 2012 Newsletter and find out.

Spring 2011 Newsletter
Spring 2010 Newsletter

Discussion Group Meetings

One of the Center's main activities is a Friday morning discussion group, wherein we discuss the work-in-progress of the Fellows, local faculty, and occasional outside visitors. Refreshments are provided and all are welcome to attend. Meetings will resume on August 31, 2012. Check our calendar for further details.

Thursday Nights at The Vine

Hang out with philosophers at The Vine in downtown South Bend! We meet on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:00pm during the academic year. Refer to our calendar for dates. There will be opportunity to purchase food and drinks. All are welcome!

Application Deadline Approaching

June 1, 2012:  Analytic Theology Course Grants

The course award program is intended to stimulate the development and implementation of courses, or course segments, in analytic theology at divinity schools and departments of theology and religious studies.

Alvin Plantinga's New Book Featured in The New York Times

The New York Times recently featured an article on Alvin Plantinga, former Director of the Center for Philosophy of Religion, and his new book, “Where the Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion and Naturalism,” on the front page of the Arts section. The article is titled "Philosopher Sticks Up For God."

Analytic Theology Funding

The Center is pleased to announce several unique funding opportunities for course design, working groups, and summer research in analytic theology.