Catholic Thinkers

Biology and the Faith by Martinez Hewlett: 1. The History and Philosophy of Modern Biology

In this course, filmed in 1998, Dr. Hewlett argues that there is a need for the consideration of purpose and intelligence in Biology. Through a brief history of the sciences, a summary of the basic concepts of Biology, and a concentration on Genetics and the Human Genome Project, he illustrates for the student the wonderful advances of modern science. But while doing so, he emphasizes that however advanced it becomes, Biology will never be able to answer all questions about life and should always be subjected to an overarching philosophy.

Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 12. Israel and Christ

Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two natures, the hypostatic union and inferences from it, the prerogatives of Christ’s human nature, issues of redemption, and the three offices of Christ. Along the way he pulls in Scripture and the writings of St. John Paul II and Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI). He touches upon Christ in the Old Testament and in the Gospels, St. Paul's Hymns of Christ, and controversies and creeds throughout the history of the Church, including modern trends. Recorded in 2003.

Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 11. Theories of Atonement

Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two natures, the hypostatic union and inferences from it, the prerogatives of Christ’s human nature, issues of redemption, and the three offices of Christ. Along the way he pulls in Scripture and the writings of St. John Paul II and Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI). He touches upon Christ in the Old Testament and in the Gospels, St. Paul's Hymns of Christ, and controversies and creeds throughout the history of the Church, including modern trends. Recorded in 2003.

Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 10. Contemporary Controversies about Christ

Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two natures, the hypostatic union and inferences from it, the prerogatives of Christ’s human nature, issues of redemption, and the three offices of Christ. Along the way he pulls in Scripture and the writings of St. John Paul II and Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI). He touches upon Christ in the Old Testament and in the Gospels, St. Paul's Hymns of Christ, and controversies and creeds throughout the history of the Church, including modern trends. Recorded in 2003.

Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 9. Modern Trends Part 2

Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two natures, the hypostatic union and inferences from it, the prerogatives of Christ’s human nature, issues of redemption, and the three offices of Christ. Along the way he pulls in Scripture and the writings of St. John Paul II and Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI). He touches upon Christ in the Old Testament and in the Gospels, St. Paul's Hymns of Christ, and controversies and creeds throughout the history of the Church, including modern trends. Recorded in 2003.

Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 8. Modern Trends Part 1

Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two natures, the hypostatic union and inferences from it, the prerogatives of Christ’s human nature, issues of redemption, and the three offices of Christ. Along the way he pulls in Scripture and the writings of St. John Paul II and Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI). He touches upon Christ in the Old Testament and in the Gospels, St. Paul's Hymns of Christ, and controversies and creeds throughout the history of the Church, including modern trends. Recorded in 2003.

Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 7. St. Thomas Aquinas

Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two natures, the hypostatic union and inferences from it, the prerogatives of Christ’s human nature, issues of redemption, and the three offices of Christ. Along the way he pulls in Scripture and the writings of St. John Paul II and Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI). He touches upon Christ in the Old Testament and in the Gospels, St. Paul's Hymns of Christ, and controversies and creeds throughout the history of the Church, including modern trends. Recorded in 2003.

Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 6. Controversies and Creeds; Chalcedon and Beyond

Professor Dauphinais discusses Christology in Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two natures, the hypostatic union and inferences from it, the prerogatives of Christ’s human nature, issues of redemption, and the three offices of Christ. Along the way he pulls in Scripture and the writings of St. John Paul II and Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI). He touches upon Christ in the Old Testament and in the Gospels, St. Paul's Hymns of Christ, and controversies and creeds throughout the history of the Church, including modern trends. Recorded in 2003.

Christology by Michael Dauphinais: 5. Controversies and Creeds; Arius to Ephesus

Professor Dauphinais discusses Thomas Aquinas' Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles, and addresses such topics as one divine Person with two natures, the hypostatic union and inferences from it, the prerogatives of Christ’s human nature, issues of redemption, and the three offices of Christ. Along the way he pulls in Scripture and the writings of St. John Paul II and Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI). He touches upon Christ in the Old Testament and in the Gospels, St. Paul's Hymns of Christ, and controversies and creeds throughout the history of the Church, including modern trends.  Recorded in 2003.

Christology by Michael Dauphinais 4: Controversies and Creeds

Recorded in 2003, this course addresses basic Christological issues as articulated by Aquinas in the Summa and Summa Contra Gentiles. These include, but are not limited to: one divine Person with two natures, the hypostatic union and inferences from it, the prerogatives of Christ’s human nature, issues of redemption, and the three offices of Christ. Scripture and the writings of John Paul II and Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger are used.