Angela Sealana and Dr. Jason King discuss the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and how St. Mary's University's Wayfinders program encourages young people to engage with philosophy, service, and community.
In this episode, you will:
- Learn about the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and how education helps us grow in hope
- Hear about what research has discovered about graduates from Catholic institutions of higher learning
- Discover programs and events for the greater San Antonio community to apply the Catholic Intellectual Tradition into our daily lives
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Guest Information
Jason E. King, Ph.D., is the Beirne Chair of Catholic Studies and Director of the Center for Catholic Studies at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. As a Catholic ethicist and theologian, his work explores the relationship between theology, education, culture and public life.
King’s scholarship has addressed a wide range of topics, including Catholic higher education, marriage and family, environmental ethics, theological education, work and the cultural influence of figures such as Mr. Rogers. His current book project, The Soul of Catholic Higher Education (Bloomsbury), examines how Catholic colleges and universities can respond to the challenges facing higher education while remaining faithful to their distinctive mission.
Much of his recent work focuses on the purpose and outcomes of Catholic higher education. He directs the Holistic Impact Report (HIR) Study, a national research project examining how Catholic colleges and universities shape graduates’ lives.
In addition to his academic work, King writes and speaks regularly for broader audiences. His essays have appeared in Church Life Journal, The Conversation, The Chronicle of Higher Education, the San Antonio Express-News and other outlets. He has delivered invited lectures and workshops at universities, dioceses, professional associations and church organizations across the United States and abroad, with recent presentations focusing on the value and future of Catholic higher education.
King currently serves as President of the College Theology Society and is Editor Emeritus of the Journal of Moral Theology.
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Jewel for the Journey
“Education is a participation in the work of Mary. She is the great teacher of (all people). Her mission has been, and still is, to give birth to Jesus Christ.” - Fr. Emile Neubert, S.M.
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Dr. King’s Reading Recommendations
- Cur Deus Homo by St. Anselm of Canterbury
- Works of St. Thomas Aquinas
- Thomistic philosopher and theologian Fr. Bernard Lonergan. S.J.
- Servant of God Dorothy Day
- Silence by Shūsaku Endō
Center for Catholic Studies at St. Mary’s University advances the Catholic and Marianist mission through rigorous research, public scholarship, and community engagement. Established in 2018, the Center supports the University’s commitment to its Catholic Marianist Identity.
We invite you to explore future events, like The Lin Great Speakers Series, The Escobedo Saint John’s Bible Lecture Series, and The MacTaggart Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture Series, discussed in this episode!
Wayfinders program - Hosted by the St. Mary’s Center for Catholic Studies, high school students and college freshmen are invited to join us for a four-day experience that blends intellectual inquiry, community life and hands-on service. Through philosophy, meditation, community and service work, Wayfinders draws on the depth of the Catholic and Marianist traditions to help you think about where your life is headed and why it matters.
