University, Christianity and discussion public. The conversation on the presence and contribution of Christians in the public sphere opens a space for reflection and dialogue at the University of Navarra.
Following the question posed by Diego S. Garrocho, professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid, in his article ¿Dónde están los cristianos? numerous intellectuals and academics have contributed to the conversation.
On this occasion, the high school Core Curriculum of the University of Navarra held a roundtable on "Intellectuals, Christianity and the University" in which some professors took part, as well as the writer and columnist Juan Manuel de Prada.
The following are some perspectives to contribute to this conversation. Speakers include María Iraburu, Vice President of academic staff and Professor of Biochemistry ; Juan Luis Lorda, Professor of Theology; Ricardo Calleja, Professor of Business Ethics at IESE Business School; José María Torralba, Director of high school Core Curriculum and Professor of Philosophy; and Juan Manuel de Prada, writer and columnist.
María Iraburu proposes that academics should put their specialised knowledge in dialogue with society's big questions.
Faith opens horizons to the research
University professors have a crucial role to play in the public discussion . María Iraburu proposes that academics should bring their specialised knowledge into dialogue with the big questions of society. In this dialogue, faith makes a positive contribution, as it opens up new horizons for reason. If professors are educated and reflective specialists, with an interdisciplinary outlook, they will ensure that the University makes significant contributions to the improvement of society.
Following the question posed by the professor from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Diego S. Garrochoin its article Where are the Christians?In addition, numerous intellectuals and academics have contributed to the conversation.
On this occasion, the high school Core Curriculum of the University of Navarra held a roundtable on "Intellectuals, Christianity and the University" in which some professors took part, as well as the writer and columnist Juan Manuel de Prada.
The following are some perspectives to contribute to this conversation. Speakers include María Iraburu, Vice President of academic staff and Professor of Biochemistry ; Juan Luis Lorda, Professor of Theology; Ricardo Calleja, Professor of Business Ethics at IESE Business School; José María Torralba, Director of high school Core Curriculum and Professor of Philosophy; and Juan Manuel de Prada, writer and columnist.
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Juan Luis Lorda: "We must look to tradition and the testimony of others".
The richness of the Christian intellectual tradition
Throughout history, intellectuals such as St. Augustine, St. Thomas, Chesterton, Newman or Maritain have made great contributions to society and culture, building a "huge heritage" that Juan Luis Lorda encourages us to rediscover: "we must look at the tradition and the testimony of others". He also reminds us that the Christian message is "a richness that contributes to everyone in society, believers and non-believers alike".
Following the question posed by the professor from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Diego S. Garrochoin its article Where are the Christians?In addition, numerous intellectuals and academics have contributed to the conversation.
On this occasion, the high school Core Curriculum of the University of Navarra held a roundtable on "Intellectuals, Christianity and the University" in which some professors took part, as well as the writer and columnist Juan Manuel de Prada.
The following are some perspectives to contribute to this conversation. Speakers include María Iraburu, Vice President of academic staff and Professor of Biochemistry ; Juan Luis Lorda, Professor of Theology; Ricardo Calleja, Professor of Business Ethics at IESE Business School; José María Torralba, Director of high school Core Curriculum and Professor of Philosophy; and Juan Manuel de Prada, writer and columnist.
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José María Torralba points to core topic to awaken a sense of mission statement among teachers and students.
Creative minorities and Christians' sense of mission statement
In this context, where should Christian-inspired institutions focus their attention? José María Torralba is in favour of a humanist training , which makes educational centres a place of cultured coexistence in which there is a true intellectual dialogue between teachers and students. Educational institutions must provide a transformative vision of knowledge that awakens the sense of mission statement in teachers and students so that they ask themselves: what can I do to improve society?
Following the question posed by the professor from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Diego S. Garrochoin its article Where are the Christians?In addition, numerous intellectuals and academics have contributed to the conversation.
On this occasion, the high school Core Curriculum of the University of Navarra held a roundtable on "Intellectuals, Christianity and the University" in which some professors took part, as well as the writer and columnist Juan Manuel de Prada.
The following are some perspectives to contribute to this conversation. Speakers include María Iraburu, Vice President of academic staff and Professor of Biochemistry ; Juan Luis Lorda, Professor of Theology; Ricardo Calleja, Professor of Business Ethics at IESE Business School; José María Torralba, Director of high school Core Curriculum and Professor of Philosophy; and Juan Manuel de Prada, writer and columnist.
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Juan Manuel de Prada: "The Catholic world has loudspeakers and institutions that could make Catholic culture much more visible".
Christians on the front line
Christian thought is incarnated in all natural realities. In this framework, Juan Manuel de Prada encourages the generation of a new culture, a new fabric of Christian artists and intellectuals who are attractive and make proposals of interest to the whole world.
Following the question posed by the professor from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Diego S. Garrochoin its article Where are the Christians?In addition, numerous intellectuals and academics have contributed to the conversation.
On this occasion, the high school Core Curriculum of the University of Navarra held a roundtable on "Intellectuals, Christianity and the University" in which some professors took part, as well as the writer and columnist Juan Manuel de Prada.
The following are some perspectives to contribute to this conversation. Speakers include María Iraburu, Vice President of academic staff and Professor of Biochemistry ; Juan Luis Lorda, Professor of Theology; Ricardo Calleja, Professor of Business Ethics at IESE Business School; José María Torralba, Director of high school Core Curriculum and Professor of Philosophy; and Juan Manuel de Prada, writer and columnist.
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Ricardo Calleja: "It is important to have the conviction that deep down inside people lies the sense of truth, goodness and beauty".
The contribution of Christianity to today's society
Western civilisation has its foundations in Christianity, stresses Ricardo Calleja. In times of cultural change such as the present, it is necessary to return to Christian foundations so as not to lose basic values and principles.
Following the question posed by the professor from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Diego S. Garrochoin its article Where are the Christians?In addition, numerous intellectuals and academics have contributed to the conversation.
On this occasion, the high school Core Curriculum of the University of Navarra held a roundtable on "Intellectuals, Christianity and the University" in which some professors took part, as well as the writer and columnist Juan Manuel de Prada.
The following are some perspectives to contribute to this conversation. Speakers include María Iraburu, Vice President of academic staff and Professor of Biochemistry ; Juan Luis Lorda, Professor of Theology; Ricardo Calleja, Professor of Business Ethics at IESE Business School; José María Torralba, Director of high school Core Curriculum and Professor of Philosophy; and Juan Manuel de Prada, writer and columnist.
