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The Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies is a global research center located in the academic heart of the University of Southern California. 📚🏛️✌️🌴

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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Power. Hierarchy. Responsibility. Change. What does it mean to share power in a Church built on hierarchy? How does synodality challenge — and also reaffirm — traditional authority?
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
TOMORROW: Join us for a discussion at 12 p.m. on how religious identities are expressed and negotiated in the workplace, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities posed by religious pluralism in professional settings. annenberg.usc.edu/events/elain...
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Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels book talk: ‘Religion in a Changing Workplace’
Join authors Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels for a discussion on their new book Religion in a Changing Workplace. Drawing on extensive research from over 15,000 surveys and 300 interviews,
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
The Synod on Synodality brought together voices from around the world in a historic moment for the Catholic Church. But when it comes to decision-making and leadership, what role do women play?
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Where Women Sit: An Insider’s Reflection on the Synod on Synodality - Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC
IACS Affiliated Research Scholar Tricia C. Bruce, Ph.D, writes about the Synod on Synodality and women's roles in the Catholic Church.
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Meet our Affiliated Scholars! Across diverse disciplines, IACS Affiliated Scholars show how the #Catholic intellectual tradition inspires thought across society. No matter their focus, they engage worldviews to spark public conversation. Discover more: dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/affilia...
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
We're proud to launch Engaging the Divides, an innovative online forum fostering constructive dialogue on today’s most urgent issues. Our initiative brings together leading researchers, scholars, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and viewpoints to seek common ground.
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Engaging the Divides - Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC
Engaging the Divides brings together researchers, scholars and practitioners to discuss contemporary issues and explore solutions to challenges facing society.
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
IACS President Dr. Richard Wood appeared on @ewtnews.bsky.social to discuss Catholics in the Trump administration, and the influence they may have in setting public policy aligned with Catholic social teaching. 📺: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWct...
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A Look at the Unprecedented Catholic Presence in Trump's Second Term | EWTN News Nightly
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
New on Engaging the Divides: IACS Affiliated Research Scholar @triciacbruce.bsky.social writes about the Synod on Synodality, offering a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Vatican and her experience participating in the historic October Synod gathering. dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/2025/01...
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
We’re excited to announce the launch of Engaging the Divides — a bold new initiative from IACS bringing together researchers, scholars and practitioners from diverse backgrounds, disciplines and viewpoints to discuss urgent challenges facing the #CatholicChurch and society.
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
IACS works in the realm of ideas, drawing on the deep reservoirs of the #Catholic intellectual tradition to shape debate on crucial contemporary issues and to renew the wellsprings of #Catholicism across society. To learn more about supporting us, visit iacs.usc.edu.
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Meet our Affiliated Scholars! Lisa Bitel, Ph.D., is the Dean’s Professor of Religion & Professor of History at @uscdornsife.bsky.social. dornsife.usc.edu/profile/lisa...
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
TODAY: Join us at 9 a.m. PT for a conversation with editors and authors behind the recently-published issue of the Journal of Catholic Social Thought. Together, they'll explore how we can effectively organize for the healthiest future for the Church and democracy. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Book Party: Journal of Catholic Social Thought. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Organizing, Synodality, and Catholic Social Thought and Practice. Edited by Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Erin Brigham, Richard L. Wood
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
⏳ Happening tomorrow! Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about how Catholic Social Teaching fuels grassroots organizing. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Book Party: Journal of Catholic Social Thought. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Organizing, Synodality, and Catholic Social Thought and Practice. Edited by Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Erin Brigham, Richard L. Wood
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
The current cohort of our Generations in Dialogue Program will gather in February in Austin to explore topics on transhumanism and meet with Jordan Amadio, M.D., director of neurosurgery at Neuralink.
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Patrick Whelan, a member of the IACS Academic Advisory Council, writes a powerful reflection on the resilience of Pacific Palisades and President Jimmy Carter’s enduring message of hope. www.commonwealmagazine.org/prayers-paci... #IACS #LAFires #PacificPalisades
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Prayers for Pacific Palisades
Both President Carter and my hometown of Pacific Palisades celebrated and suffered through long and eventful lives.
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Join us this Friday at 9 a.m. PT for a session on Catholic Social Teaching & grassroots organizing. Editors, authors & organizers featured in the Journal of Catholic Social Thought will explore faith-driven change in a just society. RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #IACS
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Book Party: Journal of Catholic Social Thought. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Organizing, Synodality, and Catholic Social Thought and Practice. Edited by Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Erin Brigham, Richard L. Wood
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Meet the exceptional minds shaping our future! The IACS Academic Advisory Council brings global expertise, drives innovation and champions our mission across the globe. Explore their work & join the conversation: dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/academi... #IACS #ThoughtLeadership #AcademicExcellence
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Academic Advisory Council - Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC
The IACS Academic Advisory Council consists of eminent academics from a range of backgrounds who act as consultors for IACS, advising on emerging topics and acting as ambassadors for the Institute in ...
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Labor unions spark fierce debate in today’s polarized world. But in Catholic teaching, well-run unions are essential for protecting human dignity and building a thriving economy. How do we balance free markets with worker representation to create a fair economy for all?
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
At our gathering on "Listening Practices in Global Catholicism," sociologist Yann Raison du Cleuziou discussed why the Synod's listening process may have missed many younger Catholics. 📖 Dive in on our News & Insights blog: dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/2024/12...
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Listening Practices and the Synod - Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC
IACS President Dr. Richard Wood writes about an article by Dr. Yann Raison de Cleuziou on listening practices.
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
The rising threat of #nuclearwar demands moral clarity and strategic solutions. Commonweal Magazine highlights Catholic responses to nuclear conflict and our forum at @unm.bsky.social, where experts, leaders and scholars tackled this urgent global issue. www.commonwealmagazine.org/forgotten-ep...
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The Forgotten Epidemic
The bishops once used their influence to encourage nuclear disarmament. Can they do so again now?
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
“The Catholic Church has a long history of engaging in constructive dialogue, even amid tensions over particular issues.” In Our Sunday Visitor, IACS President Dr. Richard Wood discusses Cardinal McElroy’s appointment as the new archbishop of Washington. www.oursundayvisitor.com/new-washingt...
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New Washington cardinal's tenure to overlap with second Trump administration
Cardinal McElroy's appointment as Archbishop of Washington overlaps with Trump's second term, raising potential tensions over Catholic issues.
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Meet our Affiliated Scholars! Carlos Eire, historian & National Book Award winner, is the author of “They Flew: A History of the Impossible,” exploring levitating saints, witchcraft & the supernatural’s cultural impact. dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/2024/07...
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Congratulations to Cardinal Robert McElroy, the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. Cardinal McElroy is a participant in "Disarmament & Deterrence," our groundbreaking project exploring the rising threat of nuclear war and solutions to global peace. dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/nuclear...
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
What does faith look like in a changing world? How can theology, science, and technology work together? What will define humanity's future? At IACS, we’re asking bold and fascinating questions that shape faith, culture, and our society. Dive in here: dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Meet our Affiliated Scholars! As a theology professor at Villanova, @massimofaggioli.bsky.social's groundbreaking work spans over a decade, delving into Vatican II, global #Catholicism, and more.
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
For centuries, the #Catholic intellectual tradition has shaped justice through ethics, compassion, and community. How do these timeless principles address today's urgent injustices?
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Rethinking Justice in Catholic Social Thought
A project from the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC exploring justice and its relation to moral issues including the environment, social media, AI, privacy, religious freedom, gender and...
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
IACS is hosting a groundbreaking forum this week at the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Sciences for our Humanizing Networks project. From AI to social media, we’re shaping ethical guidelines and frameworks for a more compassionate digital future. dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/humaniz...
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Humanizing Networks: Human Fraternity in the Digital Age
An initiative from the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC exploring the role of the Catholic Church in guiding social ethics around digital technology.
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Renowned theologian @massimofaggioli.bsky.social is an IACS Affiliated Scholar. His new book "Theology and Catholic Higher Education: Beyond Our Identity Crisis" is now available from @orbisbooks.bsky.social. orbisbooks.com/products/the...
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Theology and Catholic Higher Education: Beyond Our Identity Crisis
"Anyone on a hiring committee for administrators or academic posts at Catholic universities should ask the candidates to discuss and critique Faggioli's book. If the candidate can't do it, or doesn't ...
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Can technology connect us without dehumanizing us? This week, IACS is bringing together tech experts, academics, spiritual leaders and policymakers at the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Sciences to tackle the ethics of AI, social media, and digital tech. dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/humaniz...
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Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC @iacsusc.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Hi, #Bluesky! We’re the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC, where big questions meet bold ideas. From exploring the ethics of AI to rethinking faith in a changing world, we foster global conversations at the intersection of Catholic thought, culture and academia. dornsife.usc.edu/iacs
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