Aquinas Institute
Fr. Oliver Keenan OP, Director of the Aquinas Institute
Studying Aquinas Today for Tomorrow’s World
The Aquinas Institute has been promoting research into the philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas, and its contemporary value, since 2004.
The Institute organises an annual programme of research seminars, colloquia and public lectures. As well as fostering a community of scholarship here in Oxford, we welcome visiting scholars from across the world.
Fostering the Exchange of Ideas
Located in the University of Oxford, the Institute is uniquely placed to bring Thomistic insights into critical conversation with contemporary thought.
- Our programme of events contribute to the exchange of ideas in this world-class University.
- Our research scholars help to introduce Aquinas to new and emerging scholars in various disciplines across the Collegiate University.
- Our seminar series and colloquia support a wide and diverse community of scholarship, and we are engaged in outreach, especially to young people.
- Â We are part of a global conversation, regularly welcome internationally-renowned scholars to speak at our events and carry out research in association with the Institute.
More information is available about the work of the Institute and its annual programme. You are warmly invited to register for forthcoming events, or to review recordings of past events.
2023 Aquinas Lectures
A series of public lectures will celebrate the 700th Anniversary of St Thomas Aquinas's Canonisation.
Emerging Scholars’ Workshop
Applications are open for the Aquinas Institute's Inaugural Workshop for Emerging Scholars in Spring 2022.
Widening Horizons
The Aquinas Institute has been selected to host an exciting new research project.
Seminar Series on the Common Good
Prof Ryan Meade, Aquinas Institute Research Fellow, has set up the “Common Good Project” under the Faculty of Law, cosponsored by the Aqui...
New Director for Aquinas Institute
After seven years as Director of the Aquinas Institute, Fr Richard Conrad, OP, has retired to allow more time for research and teaching. During Fr Ric...
Life before God: Truth and the Liturgy
A series of four reading classes examining contemporary continental philosophies of the liturgy as a locus of truth. Registration required, please ema...
Sonderegger Reading Group
A comprehensive reading of Katherine Soderegger’s Systematic Theology, vol 1: The Doctrine of God (Fortress, 2015). To be followed in Trinity term w...
Sonderegger Reading Group
A comprehensive reading of Katherine Soderegger’s Systematic Theology, vol 1: The Doctrine of God (Fortress, 2015). To be followed in Trinity term w...
Truth and the Primacy of Practical Reason
Prof. Joshua Hochschild on ‘Truth and the Primacy of Practical Reason: R.G. Collingwood and the Relation of Logic to Metaphysics and Theology...
AQUINAS AND THE FUTURE OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT
Aquinas Lectures 2023 Aquinas and the Future of Christian Thought What contribution can Aquinas make to the Church and academy of today? A series of p...