The Civitas Dei Summer Fellowship (sponsored by the Thomistic Institute and the Institute for Human Ecology) supports rising scholars seeking to better understand the Catholic intellectual tradition.

The week-long seminar explores foundational themes in philosophy, political theory, and theology, specifically concerning the role of faith discourse in the life of the polity. Three concurrent classes will examine the theme as it is understood in ancient philosophy, medieval theology, and modern constitutional jurisprudence. The program will include visits to institutions in Washington, DC, as well as encounters with outstanding Catholic public figures. The seminar is a fruitful way to think theoretically about the intersection of political theory, moral principles, and practical engagement in the heart of the nation’s capital.

2020 Featured Speakers: Fr. Dominic Legge, OP (Dominican House of Studies), V. Bradley Lewis (The Catholic University of America), and Adrian Vermeule (Harvard Law School).