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In Memoriam Avery Cardinal Dulles 1918-2008 Cardinal Dulles contributed to the Theology Institute over the years. Several of his papers are available here: The Meaning of Revelation The Church as Eschatological Community The Mission of the Church in Gaudium et spes Upcoming Events Past Events October 28, 2008 - 2008 Theology Institute Annual Conference: Forgiveness October 26-27, 2007 - 2007 Theology Institute Annual Conference: God and Mammon October 3-5, 2006 - 2006 Theology Institute Annual Conference: Discipleship and the City Call for Papers Who is My Enemy? Religious Hope in a Time of Fear Villanova U. Theology Institute Annual Conference October 27-28, 2009 In an age marked by an abiding sense of threat, what is the role of religion? Can religious traditions be a source of hope for responding to real threats, and unmasking false ones? How do religious beliefs shape both the identification of, and the response to, enemies? Read more

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