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Center for Theology and Philosophy

The Saint Louis University-Madrid Center for Theology and Philosophy fosters research in systematic, fundamental and philosophical theology. Our core mission is to constantly promote the dialogue between Christian theology, philosophy and other areas of knowledge, such as the sciences, history, literature and sociology.

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The center is ecumenical — members from all Christian denominations are invited to join it — and engages in a constructive dialogue with other religions, as well as with atheist and agnostic traditions of thought. Madrid is an ideal cradle for theological and philosophical research. Indeed, its own history, its connections with the cultural history of Europe as well as with the Jesuit tradition make the capital of Spain a great springboard for new advancements in the humanities. 

The center's activities mainly consist of organizing of workshops, seminars and conferences, which will produce outcomes such as publications in academic journals and edited books. SLU-Madrid welcomes scholars from all over the world to debate topics in systematic, fundamental and philosophical theology. 

Co-directors of the Center

Upcoming Events

June 24-25, 2025

Science-Engaged Theology in the Catholic Tradition

It looks as if a new and exciting movement is emerging in the science-and-religion discourse: science-engaged theology. Theology is science-engaged when science is used as a source of theological knowledge. Even if the term may be new, there are several questions this workshop will address:

  • Is the idea that science provides a source for theology novel?
  • Are there relevant precursors in the theological tradition from which we could learn how best to engage with the sciences?
  • And what difference does it make how we interpret the sources of theology?
  • What resources does the Catholic tradition provide, as distinct from the predominantly Protestant debate?
  • How does the Catholic teaching on faith and reason affect theology's engagement with science? 

To answer these and similar questions, we are interested not only in methodological contributions, but also in historical and systematic case studies.

Participation at this event is free. If you're not presenting a paper and want to participate, please register your presence at the same email address.

Organizers

  • Amerigo Barzaghi, Ph.D. - Saint Louis University-Madrid
  • Simon Kopf, Ph.D. - ITI Catholic University
  • Ignacio Silva, Ph.D. - Universidad Austral