Eagerness for the Fulfillment of Hope

A Virtual Theology Summit for Prospective Students

Monday, Nov 21, 2022
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST

Eagerness for the Fulfillment of Hope

A Virtual Theology Summit for Prospective Students

Monday, Nov 21, 2022
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST

If you are discerning theological studies at the graduate level, join us in heeding the exhortation to the Hebrews:

“We earnestly desire each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of hope until the end” (Hebrews 6:11).

The professors at the Graduate School will discuss the principles of theological study, and then you will have the opportunity to interact with a faculty member in a breakout session on a topic typical to one of our classes.

Today, hope is needed more than ever. Amid problems in the world and in the Church, it can be easy to lose hope.

The study of theology in Catholic doctrine, Church history, and Sacred Scripture reminds us of where our hope lies: in the Lord and his providence.

Join us for this Virtual Theology Summit to hear about St. Thomas Aquinas on the theological virtue of hope, the transformation of hope in the book of Job, and the hope of the martyrs.

All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a Bible or a book for Advent:

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All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a Bible or a book for Advent:

Event Schedule
Speakers

This livestream event will start at 11:00 AM MST on Monday, Nov 21, 2022. A weblink will be provided after registration to view the following program online:

11:00 am MST
Welcome and Mission of the Augustine Institute
11:15 am MST
The Principles of Theological Study — Dr. James Prothro, Dr. Elizabeth Klein, Dr. John Sehorn
What exactly is included in the study of theology? Which topics are essential to a comprehensive understanding of Divine Revelation?
12:00 pm MST
Studying Theology at the Augustine Institute: Scholarship Opportunities and Next Steps
Whether you are considering studying on-campus in Denver, Colorado, or via our renowned distance education program, we have select scholarship opportunities available.
12:05 - 1:00 pm MST
Breakout sessions

What exactly is included in the study of theology? Which topics are essential to a comprehensive understanding of Divine Revelation?
Whether you are considering studying on-campus in Denver, Colorado, or via our renowned distance education program, we have select scholarship opportunities available.

Breakout Sessions

Job remains one of the most challenging books in the Bible; it directly questions the fulfillment of God's promises and divine and human justice. In this talk, we reflect on Christ's personal transfiguration as part of the divine pedagogy, wherein God transfigures Israel's religious expectations and scriptural heritage to reveal the nature of the Kingdom of God. We then turn to the book of Job to study its influence on reorienting Israel's piety and religious hopes in God's plan for salvation.
As Pope Benedict XVI wrote, “He who hopes lives differently. He who hopes has been given a new life.” What is the virtue of hope, and why is it important? What are the two chief vices that act against hope? In this talk, we consider St. Thomas Aquinas’ discussion of this most important virtue.
How is it that the early Christian martyrs, despite their suffering and persecution, could express such vibrant, undimmed hope? Why not despair? Were they just optimists? What gave them hope? What does it mean to be a martyr? In this presentation, we examine accounts of early Christian martyrs to understand their witness to all the faithful: what it means to hope in Christ, even unto death.