Bridging the Sciences
Seventh Annual Thomistic Philosophy and Natural Science Symposium
July 16-20, 2025 | Dominican House of Studies
The Thomistic Philosophy and Natural Science Symposium gathers expert scientists and philosophers to discuss the potential compatibility and mutual enrichment of the study of Aquinas’ philosophy of nature and various forms of modern scientific knowledge in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
This year’s Symposium will be on the topic: Bridging the Sciences. Scientists frequently try to reconcile contradictions between models within their own disciplines, but much less work is done to reconcile contradictions between models in different scientific disciplines. This summer we will examine how the discoveries and principles of one science can relate to and affect the work done in other scientific disciplines.
Cost, Location, and Accommodation:
All registration costs, food, lodging, and activities are covered by the Thomistic Institute.
This year’s symposium will once again be held in Washington, D.C. Attendees will stay in lodging near the Dominican House of Studies. Lectures and meals will all be on site. Opportunities for Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Liturgy of the Hours will be available with the Dominican Friars.
Applications should be submitted by March 31, 2025. (Applications from members of the Society of Catholic Scientists will be accepted until April 14.)
Featuring:
Prof. Brian Carl (University of St. Thomas, Houston)
Dr. Ileana Chinnici (INAF-Osservatorio Astronomico di Palermo)
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)
Prof. Michelle Francl (Bryn Mawr College)
Prof. Jonathan Lunine (Cornell University)
Fr. Philip-Neri Reese, O.P. (Angelicum)
This event is made possible through the support of Grant 63391 from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this event are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.
This event is in-person only. If you cannot make it to the symposium, be sure to listen to the lecture recordings after they are published on the Thomistic Institute podcast.