The Faith & Reason Academic Conference | Ave Maria School of Law

Описание: Faith & Reason Academic Conference 2025
Hosted by Ave Maria School of Law
October 3, 2025 | The Heritage Foundation | Washington, D.C.

About the Event
The Faith & Reason Academic Conference, hosted by Ave Maria School of Law at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., brought together national scholars, legal professionals, and Church leaders to explore the vital relationship between faith, reason, and the rule of law.

This year’s conference — “Catholic Legal Education in a Post-Christian Culture” — examined how Catholic law schools are uniquely positioned to form the next generation of lawyers grounded in natural law, moral truth, and the pursuit of justice.

Featured Speakers and Scholars

The Most Rev. Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield, Illinois, and Adjunct Professor, Ave Maria School of Law

Professor Ligia Castaldi, Ave Maria School of Law
Professor Richard Myers, Ave Maria School of Law
Professor Gerard Bradley, University of Notre Dame
Professor John Breen, Loyola University Chicago
Professor Lee Strang, The Ohio State University
Dean and CEO John M. Czarnetzky, Ave Maria School of Law

Talks include:
The resurgence of natural law in legal education
The moral and philosophical foundations of justice
Integrating Catholic social teaching and legal formation
The role of faith and virtue in shaping public policy and professional ethics
Renewing Catholic legal education in a post-Christian society

About Ave Maria School of Law
Founded in 2000, Ave Maria School of Law is the nation’s only Catholic law school recognized by the Cardinal Newman Guide. Ranked #1 for Most Conservative Students and #2 for Most Competitive Students by The Princeton Review, Ave Maria Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association, designated a Yellow Ribbon and Military Friendly® institution, and licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 4007.

Learn more at: https://www.avemarialaw.edu