The Master's Degree Christianity and Contemporary Culture is organizing the First Summer Course on “Christianity and Contemporary Culture,” which will take place on June 15, 16, and 17 at the University of Navarra campus Madrid campus and online.
This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to current issues in dialogue with Christianity.
The program will explore core topic social and cultural life, such as the so-called "Catholic turn," the Christian identity of Education questions regarding the relationship between science and religion. It will also examine the discussion Christianity and liberalism from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
PROGRAM
MONDAY, JUNE 15
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5:00–5:10 p.m. |
presentation " " •Mariano Crespo, director Master's Degree Christianity and Contemporary Culture, University of Navarra |
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5:10–6:40 p.m. |
"The Catholic Imagination" • José Mateos, writer • Marcela Duque, poet and literary editor • Lupe de la Vallina, photographer • MODERATOR:Teo Peñarroja, publisher Nuestro Tiempo |
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6:40 p.m. |
Coffee |
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7:00–8:30 p.m. |
"On the 'Catholic Turn' in Culture" • Diego S. Garrocho, Senior Associate Professor Ethics and Political Philosophy, Autonomous University of Madrid • Ana Sánchez de la Nieta, journalist and cultural critic • Daniel Gascón, publisher Letras Libres • MODERATOR:José Francisco Serrano Oceja, Full Professor Journalism, San Pablo CEU University |
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
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5:00–6:30 p.m. |
"The Christian Identity of Education: Challenges and Opportunities" • Alfonso Aguiló, President of CECE (Spanish Confederation of teaching Centers) • Pedro Huerta, University Secretary Escuelas Católicas • Luis Centeno, University Secretary attachment Escuelas Católicas • MODERATOR:Begoña Ladrón de Guevara, President of COFAPA (Confederation of Parents of Students) |
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6:30 p.m. |
Coffee |
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7:00–8:30 p.m. |
"Christianity and Liberalism: An discussion and Ongoing discussion " • Manuel Toscano, Senior Associate Professor Political Philosophy, University of Málaga • Enrique García-Máiquez, essayist and writer • Julio Llorente, columnist and publisher • MODERATOR:Teresa Sádaba, Professor of Public Opinion, University of Navarra |
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
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5:00–6:30 p.m. |
"The Multiverse Hypothesis as thesis " • Manuel Alfonseca, Full Professor Computer Science and Systems, Autonomous University of Madrid • Francisco Soler, Senior Associate Professor Philosophy of Science, University of Seville • MODERATOR:Juan Arana, Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences |
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6:30 p.m. |
Coffee |
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7:00–8:30 p.m. |
"Neurotheology, a discipline " • Alfredo Marcos, Full Professor Philosophy of Science, University of Valladolid • Moisés Pérez, Professor of Philosophy of Science, University of Seville • MODERATOR:Juan Arana, Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences |
ACADEMIC DIRECTORS: Mariano Crespo, José María Torralba, and Luis Echarte.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
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19:30h. |
Closing Ceremony for the Master's Degree Christianity and Contemporary Culture |
| submission award : Christianity and Contemporary Culture As framework event, submission second award Christianity and Contemporary Culture award will submission to Ana Iris Simón, writer and journalist; and to Puy du Fou Spain, for exemplifying Christian values and making a significant contribution to the dialogue between faith and contemporary culture. |
REGISTRATION
• Full Summer Course - Standard rate: 120 euros.
• Full Summer Course - Discounted rate for university students, alumni (University of Navarra, IESE, MCCC), large families, and faculty: 80 euros.
• conference : 50 euros each.
• enrollment for faculty and staff of the University of Navarra and students in the Program in Christianity and Contemporary Culture (academic years 2025–26 or 2026–27).
• Faculty and staff at the University of Navarra, as well as students in the Program in Christianity and Contemporary Culture (academic years 2025–26 or 2026–27), must register at this link.
• enrollment coffee breaks at all conference a certificate attendance.
Date
June 15, 2026
Time
17:00
Location
Madrid and online
