Theology seminar asks, ‘Can a Good Catholic Be a Liberal?,’ Sept. 19

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Theology seminar asks, 'Can a Good Catholic Be a Liberal?,' Sept. 19

Rev. Patrick Riordan, S.J., a senior fellow in political philosophy and Catholic social thought at Campion Hall, Oxford, will present the Department of Theology's research colloquium on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 3:30 p.m. in Marquette Hall 105.

Riordan will discuss, "Can a Good Catholic Be a Liberal? Challenging Some Negative Answers by Catholic Theologians." The seminar is open to the public with a light reception to follow.

Riordan came to Campion Hall from Heythrop College in London, where he was a lecturer teaching on philosophy, politics and ethics.

Riordan undertook studies in philosophy in Munich and Innsbruck. He was awarded a doctorate in philosophy by the University of Innsbruck in 1985 for a thesis titled "The Senses of Justice: A Critical Reconstruction of Justice-Talk in Practical Discourse." His M.A. studies were at the Hochschule für Philosophie, Munich, where he submitted a master's thesis in 1981 titled "Das Entstehen des Geistes. Karl Rahner's Theorie der Selbstüberbietung."

At Heythrop, Riordan taught undergraduates and graduates on a range of subjects, including "Marx and Marxism," "Introduction to Value" and "Ethical Issues for Today." Riordan has published widely, with an emphasis on the common good and Catholic Social Teaching.

Contact Rev. Ryan Duns, S.J., with questions.

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