The colloquium was inspired by Pope John Paul II who in his encyclical letter Fides et Ratio spoke of the need for continuing ­philosophical speculation in order to come to an understanding of the Catholic faith. The colloquium invites philosophers and theologians from the New England area to discuss and debate issues in metaphysics with a view to offering the ecclesiastical and scholarly worlds insights and principles upon which to ground their work.

The Saint Anselm Journal offers presentations given at previous colloquia.

Metaphysics Colloquium

June 11-12, 2008
Main paper will be given by Terrance W. Klein, S.J., Department of Theology, Fordham University, on the topic of "Karl Rahner and the Human Soul."

Respondents

• Mark Fischer (Saint John’s Seminary, Camarillo, CA)
• Giuseppe Butera (Department of Philosophy, Providence College)

Schedule

Wednesday, June 11
2:00 p.m. Registration-Dana Center Lobby
3:30 p.m. Prof. Klein’s presentation/discussion
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. First response and discussion

Thursday, June 12
8:30 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Second response and discussion
12 p.m. Lunch

Colloquium sessions will be held in the Conference Room of the Dana Center. Overnight accommodations are available on campus in St. Joan of Arc Hall. There is no fee for the colloquium.

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For more information contact:
Duane Bruce, Ph.D.
The Institute for Saint Anselm Studies
100 Saint Anselm Drive
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH 03102-1310
(603) 641-7208
dbruce@anselm.edu