The Institute for Human Ecology

Human flourishing illuminated by Catholic social doctrine.

Freedom

The foundation of human flourishing

"The freedom of the individual finds its basis in man's transcendent dignity . . ." - Pope John Paul II, Message for World Day of Peace, 1981

Family

The fundamental social unit of a healthy, functioning society

"The family may be regarded as the cradle of civil society . . . " - Pope Leo XIII, Sapientiae Christianae

Economy

The intersection of free enterprise and ingenuity ordered towards human flourishing

"It is . . . an error to say that the economic and moral orders are so distinct from and alien to each other that the former depends in no way on the latter." - Pope Pius XI, Quadragesimo Anno

Culture

The driving force behind the way we form human relationships

"Human beings interpret and shape the natural environment through culture, which in turn is given direction by the responsible use of freedom, in accordance with the dictates of the moral law." - Pope Benedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate

Learn more about our Master of Arts in Human Rights Program

Latest News

15 Nov 2019

Robert George Discusses Dialogue, Consensus
and the “New Natural Law” School

November 15, 2019

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Human Rights, IHE, Institute for Human Ecology, MA Human Rights, New Natural Law, Robert George MA Human Rights, News

Students recently had the opportunity to meet with Robert George for an enriching discussion about his professional history as well as a whole range of issues including consensus between people with different belief systems; the importance of dialogue; and international efforts to protect human rights.

15 Nov 2019

Fr. Kitima Comments on Human Rights in Tanzania

November 15, 2019

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Fr. Kitima, Human Rights, IHE, Institute for Human Ecology, MA Human Rights, Tanzania MA Human Rights, News

Students in the Masters of Arts in Human Rights program had the opportunity to meet with Fr. Charles Kitima about the geopolitical situation in Tanzania, particularly the protection of human rights and the role of religious populations within the country's history.

8 Nov 2019

On the Supreme Court’s Horizon: Presidential Power

November 8, 2019

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Emmett McGroarty, Justice, law, presidential power, Supreme Court News

The Supreme Court has decided to hear a case with significant implications regarding the powers of the presidency. The case, "Seila Law LLC v. the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau," concerns the power of the president to remove the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

The salient facts are straightforward...

Upcoming Events

4 Dec , 2019

M.A. in Human Rights Information Session

December 4 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The M.A. in Human Rights, led by program director William Saunders, will give you the building blocks to help transform society. If you’re ready to make a difference, but have questions about the program, we invite you to visit campus for an information session.

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4 Dec , 2019

Life Under Marxism:
Why It Didn’t Work, and Lessons for Us Today

December 4 - 6:30 pm

Join us for this live event with Dr. Stephen Bartulica, former advisor to the President of Croatia on Catholic affairs. Dr. Bartulica will address Marxism's failure to create a new kind of human being – innocent and disinterested in property and material wealth – and how it deprived people of the opportunity to assume responsibility for their own lives.

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Civitas Dei Summer Fellowship

The Person, the Polis, and the Search for Happiness

The Institute for Human Ecology and the Thomistic Institute
Civitas Dei Summer Fellowship for Graduate Students in the Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities

The Civitas Dei Summer Fellowship supports rising scholars seeking to better understand the Catholic intellectual tradition. Open to all qualified graduate students and advanced undergraduates. The costs to attend the Civitas Dei Fellowship program (including lodging and reasonable travel expenses) are covered by the sponsors.

Check back regularly for 2020 information.