The Rome Seminar

The Vision of God

24-31 May 2025 | The Angelicum, Rome, Italy

The theme for the Jubilee Year 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope.” For what do Christian pilgrims hope? The IHE Rome Seminar seeks an answer to this question in this jubilee year. In order to theologically reflect on the significance of this theme at the intellectual service of the Church, IHE graduate students will spend a week studying the doctrine of the beatific vision, the highest and ultimate object of Christian hope. More details about topic and speakers forthcoming.

Speakers

Dominican House of Studies
Theologian of the Pontifical Household
Pontifical Gregorian University
University of Dallas

All expenses for the seminar are covered by the IHE with the exception of travel to and from Rome. A small number of partial travel stipends are available on a need basis.

Participants are expected to arrange their own travel to Rome. They should plan to arrive before the evening of May 24 and depart on the morning of Sunday, June 1 or Monday, June 2.

Admitted applicants will be required to submit a $400 deposit to secure a place in the program. This deposit will be returned in full upon completion of the program and submission (non-anonymous) of both the survey and the testimonial (100-175 words).

Approximately 14 applicants will be selected to participate in the Rome Seminar, an intensive, academic weeklong program. Admission is competitive. 
  • Ph.D. candidates are preferred; outstanding Master’s students (or equivalent) on an academic track will be considered.
  • Priests, religious, and seminarians are eligible.
  • IHE Fellows, IHE Graduate Scholars, and former IHE workers will be considered.
  • Successful completion of the IHE’s Civitas Dei program is a plus.
  • Previous experience in Thomistic philosophy and theology is a plus.
  • As part of the evaluation of applicants, the following are among the items that will be considered: academic publications and presentations, experience in academic teaching, and research.
  • An important part of the evaluation is a strong cover letter that demonstrates interest in the Rome Seminar, familiarity with Thomistic philosophy, and alignment with the mission of the IHE.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to ihe@cua.edu by 1 pm EST on Monday, February 3, 2025.

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