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Theology course explores marriage and love

Kathryn Muchnick | Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Most extra credit assignments involve more schoolwork — extra readings, essays or problem sets. Tim O’Malley, director of education at the McGrath Institute for Church Life and associate professor of theology, sets an extra credit assignment that deviates from the norm. In his class, “Nuptial Mystery: Divine Love and Human Salvation,” students get bonus points

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McGrath Institute modifies “Saturdays with the Saints” into online lecture series

Grace Doerfler | Tuesday, September 1, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the McGrath Institute for Church Life is launching virtual programming this fall to adapt to health and safety restrictions. One such series is “A Season with the Saints,” a digital take on the traditional “Saturdays with the Saints” lectures. The online edition of the perennial lecture series will offer

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Cultures of Formation conference unites leaders of church, youth life

Kelli Smith | Tuesday, March 6, 2018

A three-day conference dedicated to examining cultural influences on young people and equipping the church with a renewed missionary creativity started Monday in McKenna Hall. Themed “Cultures of Formation,” the conference is hosted by the McGrath Institute for Church Life, which brought in speakers including Bishop Robert Barron from the archdiocese of Los Angeles, Nicholas