Acton University

July 09, 2015

Profile of an Acton University Attendee

After working in the DC area for nearly twenty years, Judi Niedercorn recently moved to the Northern Appalachian area of New York where she founded the Northern Appalachian Socio-Economic Collaborative (NASEC) and is in the midst of transferring her company, SysTactics. Continue Reading...

July 08, 2015

Poverty in the Developing World

Michael Matheson Miller, research fellow at the Acton Institute, presented a course at Acton University a few weeks ago titled, “Poverty in the Developing World.” The purpose of the lecture was to demonstrate the root cause of global poverty and to analyze the impact of attempts to alleviate poverty through economic aid. Continue Reading...

July 07, 2015

Good, true, and beautiful: C.S. Lewis

Silence took the place of applause as the room struggled to manifest a question to the finality of Peter Kreeft’s lecture; unfazed, the professor filled with excitement at the chance to quip the crowd quoting Aristotle: “human beings are curious by nature.” Continue Reading...

July 06, 2015

Acton University: What can you do today to make a difference for tomorrow?

I have an overwhelming desire to connect my passions with positive change. But there are so many things in this world to be passionate about. Passion to make the world a better place. Continue Reading...

July 06, 2015

Christopher Dawson and the Dynamics of History

On June 17, 2015, Bradley Birzer taught a course at Acton University entitled “Christopher Dawson and the Dynamics of History” in which he outlined the life and thought of the great historian. Continue Reading...

June 24, 2015

Fr. Michael Butler: An Orthodox Christian Perspective on Laudato Si

Fr. Michael Butler offers insight on the recent encyclical from an Orthodox Christian perspective at Acton University 2015: Continue Reading...

June 20, 2015

Video: Rev. Robert A. Sirico Delivers Closing Plenary Address of Acton University 2015

Acton University 2015 came to a close last night with a plenary address from Rev. Robert A. Sirico. We invite you to view the full address via the video player below. Continue Reading...

June 19, 2015

Video: Joel Salatin Speaks at Acton University 2015

Self-described “lunatic farmer” Joel Salatin took over the podium last night at the Thursday night plenary session of Acton University 2015 and delivered an engaging and interesting address to the gathered attendees. Continue Reading...

June 19, 2015

Video: Gregory Thornbury at Acton University 2015

Wednesday was the first full day of Acton University 2015, and it ended with a plenary session featuring Gregory Alan Thornbury, the President of The King’s College in New York City. Continue Reading...

June 17, 2015

Video: Samuel Gregg on Truth, Reason, and Equality at Acton University 2015

Acton University 2015 got underway last night with an opening plenary address by Dr. Samuel Gregg on the topic of Truth, Reason and Equality. Gregg emphasized that the pursuit of authentic equality must be rooted in a deep respect for truth, not in “sentimental humanitarianism.” Continue Reading...

< Previous 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 13 Next >

Exit mobile version