Institute of Catholic Culture

Unlock the secrets of the Kingdom of God hidden in the parables with Archbishop Emeritus of Galilee, Elias Chacour.

Join Dr. Staudt for a guided book study of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. These books guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today.

The Catechetical School of Alexandria was the first Christian institution of higher learning. Under the leadership of such teachers as Pantaenus, Clement, and Dionysius, this school taught a method of Scriptural interpretation used by many Church Fathers.

Join Dr. Staudt for a guided book study of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. These books guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today.

At Christmas, we celebrate the coming of the King of Kings. But what does it mean that Jesus is King and where is His Kingdom? Find out how David and Solomon reveal the essential key to understanding Jesus as King and His Kingdom, the Church.

Enjoy this special Advent program on sacred music, designed to help you encounter the Lord through the beauty of the Church's rich musical heritage.

Join Dr. Staudt for a guided book study of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. These books guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today.

Join Dr. Anthony Esolen to explore the Semitic poetry underlying the Prologue of John's Gospel, alluding to and fulfilling earlier scriptural accounts of the creation of the world and the coming of the Messiah.

Join Dr. Staudt for a guided book study of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. These books guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today.

In this talk, Dr. Matthew Minerd considers the theological reasons why the logic of the Incarnation presupposes certain philosophical truths, which it elevates and redeems.

Join Dr. Staudt for a guided book study of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. These books guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today.

Join Dr. Staudt for a guided book study of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. These books guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today.

What was God's plan for man in the Garden? How does it relate to the Eucharist? Join Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo to explore the connections between the work of Adam, the sacrifices and feasts of the Old Testament, and the Liturgy.

Dr. Esolen examines two pagan accounts of the birth or the fashioning of the world, and shows why the account of the sacred authors of the Hebrews is not only different from them, not only a correction or a completion, but a radically new revelation.

Dr. Esolen examines two pagan accounts of the birth or the fashioning of the world, and shows why the account of the sacred authors of the Hebrews is not only different from them, not only a correction or a completion, but a radically new revelation.

By the time of her broadest extent under Emperor Hadrian (AD 117), Rome had spread her language and written laws to most of the peoples of Western Europe, thereby laying the foundation for Latin Christendom. How did she accomplish this?

In this talk, Fr. Spitzer discusses the scientific testing and conclusions from three contemporary Eucharistic miracles and reflects on their theological and spiritual significance in a skeptical modern age.

The world's first Christian nation—Armenia—is facing a second genocide in a territory known as the Nagorno-Karabakh, known to Armenians as Artsakh. In this talk, Armenian Catholic Bishop Mikael Mouradian discusses the crisis.

In the history of philosophy, there is perhaps no Christian apologist more effective in clearing away evasions, indifference, and false optimism than Blaise Pascal. He provides a powerful challenge to the secular, skeptical, post-modern "nones" of our day

Messianic Judaism as we know it began in the 1960s. Many Christians question whether it is truly Christian. Most Jews question whether it is truly Jewish. In this lecture, Fr. Sebastian explores both questions, the origins of the movement, and its future.

All three of the synoptic gospels record a remarkable account in which Jesus' divinity is revealed to a few of his disciples. Join Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Amy Giuliano for a unique bible study on this mystery and explore the site on which it took place.

Dr. John Lindblom considers why Catholics in China are divided, how the underground Catholic community in China has suffered and survived from Chairman Mao to the present, and the challenges that face all Catholics in China today.

Yoga is practiced throughout the world, including by many Christians. But is it compatible with Christian beliefs? This talk addresses this question in light of the history and nature of Yoga, especially its Hindu roots and commercialized Western versions

Yoga is practiced throughout the world, including by many Christians. But is it compatible with Christian beliefs? This talk addresses this question in light of the history and nature of Yoga, especially its Hindu roots and commercialized Western versions

Somewhere beyond the soundbites and stereotypes about the Church, we find her authentic teaching about human sexuality. The more we learn that teaching, the more we appreciate it as a great defender of love and freedom.

Since the first Catholic church was erected in China in 1299, the Church there has passed through eras of both success and struggle. In this lecture, Dr. John Lindblom explores how China's missionaries planted seeds of faith that continue to grow.

"For the Son of God became man so that we might become God," wrote St. Athanasius. What exactly does this mean? Join us to explore the Church's universal teaching about how Christ's salvation makes us partakers of the divine nature.

In this lecture, discover the dramatic history of scholasticism, meet key figures like Peter Abelard, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Duns Scotus, and discover some key insights that remain as principles of perennial wisdom.

Paul penned two letters, known today as 1st & 2nd Corinthians, upon hearing of a series of cataclysmic crises that rocked the Church in Corinth. These letters are among the most important in the entire Pauline corpus.

Paul penned two letters, known today as 1st & 2nd Corinthians, upon hearing of a series of cataclysmic crises that rocked the Church in Corinth. These letters are among the most important in the entire Pauline corpus.

Today there is much confusion among Catholics about the nature of the Church. This study takes a fresh look at the Apostolic Church, how it grew, and the essential characteristics which made it Catholic.

Father Spitzer discusses the evidence for the Shroud’s authenticity, the remarkable parallels between it and the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ crucifixion, and scientific theories concerning the production of its image through a burst of radiation.

"Christ is the end of the law" (Rom 10:4). What does St. Paul mean by the words "end" and "law"? In this lecture, Fr. Sebastian Carnazzo explores the relationship between the Old Covenant and the New in the Christian Good News.

If there really is a God, how can such bad things happen to us? Boethius, like us, wrestles with this critical question. In the end, he discovers the astounding truth of how even here God is ordering all things for our good. What will be our response?

Writing primarily to a Jewish audience, St. Matthew focuses on Jesus Christ's identity as the Messiah and the inauguration of the Kingdom of God. Dive into God's Word with Dr. John Bergsma and explore the rich themes of the Gospel of Matthew.

Writing primarily to a Jewish audience, St. Matthew focuses on Jesus Christ's identity as the Messiah and the inauguration of the Kingdom of God. Dive into God's Word with Dr. John Bergsma and explore the rich themes of the Gospel of Matthew.

Writing primarily to a Jewish audience, St. Matthew focuses on Jesus Christ's identity as the Messiah and the inauguration of the Kingdom of God. Dive into God's Word with Dr. John Bergsma and explore the rich themes of the Gospel of Matthew.

Writing primarily to a Jewish audience, St. Matthew focuses on Jesus Christ's identity as the Messiah and the inauguration of the Kingdom of God. Dive into God's Word with Dr. John Bergsma and explore the rich themes of the Gospel of Matthew.

Lent is a journey—a pilgrimage with Christ to the Cross and His Resurrection. Join Father Hezekias and the ICC to identify the critical provisions we will need along the way, and to discard unnecessary attachments.

After Christ’s ascension into heaven, His apostles brought the Gospel to the world outside of Israel. Thomas the Apostle made his way to India. This is his story, and the history of the St. Thomas Christians.

At the beginning of the so-called "Dark Ages," a Christian philosopher was born whose writings would greatly influence Christendom for a thousand years: Boethius. Join us to discuss this chapter of history.

In this presentation, biblical scholar Michael Patrick Barber explains the meaning of the story of the magi. Who were they, what was the famous star they followed to Bethlehem, and how are we to understand their three gifts?

In this salvation history lecture series, you will be guided on a journey through the Scriptures and be given the tools needed to read them as a coherent whole.

In this salvation history lecture series, you will be guided on a journey through the Scriptures and be given the tools needed to read them as a coherent whole.

Msgr. Charles Pope reflects on living the virtue of Hope during the Advent season as we prepare, not only for the feast of the Nativity, but also for the Second Coming of Christ at the end of time.

In this salvation history lecture series, you will be guided on a journey through the Scriptures and be given the tools needed to read them as a coherent whole.

Plato’s conception of the human good life remains a treasure of insight, standing as a bastion against the errors of our age. These talks focus on some key Platonic insights into human nature, knowledge, the moral life and the end/perfection of man.

Plato’s conception of the human good life remains a treasure of insight, standing as a bastion against the errors of our age. These talks focus on some key Platonic insights into human nature, knowledge, the moral life and the end/perfection of man.

This talk outlines the key figures and ideas behind China's ancient intellectual and religious traditions, classically divided into what is known as the "Three Teachings," or Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.

In this series, Fr. Ezra Sullivan explained the origins, practices, and beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism, and discussed points of convergence and divergence between them and Catholicism. (2/2)