Augustine in the Theology of Aquinas
The influence of St. Augustine on the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas is well known. So too are the broad divergences in their stylistic, philosophical, and theological methods. Generalizations about the relation between the two greatest Catholic theologians are commonplace. Often the commonalities of their thought (a shared “theology of grace”) or their structural contrasts (“Platonic” and “Aristotelian”) are assumed. This conference has two aims: First, we seek to highlight aspects Aquinas's theology, philosophy, and biblical exegesis where the influence of Augustine’s thought has not been sufficiently appreciated. Second, we seek to identify features of Augustine’s theology that are engaged, developed and debated in Aquinas and his disciples. The result of the conference will be a deeper appreciation of the Augustinian-Thomistic synthesis.
Now Accepting Papers for the 2027 Aquinas Conference!
The Aquinas Center for Theological Renewal invites papers for the 2027 Aquinas Conference: Augustine in the Theology of Aquinas. The influence of St. Augustine on the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas is well known. So too are the broad divergences in their stylistic, philosophical, and theological methods. Generalizations about the relation between the two greatest Catholic theologians are commonplace. Often the commonalities of their thought (a shared “theology of grace”) or their structural contrasts (“Platonic” and “Aristotelian”) are assumed. This conference has two aims: First, we seek to highlight aspects Aquinas's theology, philosophy, and biblical exegesis where the influence of Augustine’s thought has not been sufficiently appreciated. Second, we seek to identify features of Augustine’s theology that are engaged, developed and debated in Aquinas and his disciples. The result of the conference will be a deeper appreciation of the Augustinian-Thomistic synthesis.
Brief proposals should be submitted to [email protected] by September 1, 2026. Proposals should include a presentation title, 150- to 300- word abstract, and a current CV.
Our Speakers
Lewis Ayres - Gerald Boersma - John Cavadini - Therese Cory
Matthew Levering - Rev. Reginald Lynch, O.P. - Rev. Guy Mansini, O.S.B.
Shane Owens - C.C. Pecknold - Ephraim Radner
Rev. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. - Jacob Wood
Registration Now Open!
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Any priests visiting the Diocese of Venice for the 2027 Aquinas Conference will need to request faculties with the Diocese of Venice in order to concelebrate Mass.
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