Center for Theology and Philosophy
The Saint Louis University-Madrid Center for Theology and Philosophy fosters research in systematic, fundamental and philosophical theology. Our core mission is to constantly promote the dialogue between Christian theology, philosophy and other areas of knowledge, such as the sciences, history, literature and sociology.
The center is ecumenical — members from all Christian denominations are invited to join — and engages in a constructive dialogue with other religions, as well as with atheist and agnostic traditions of thought. Madrid is an ideal cradle for theological and philosophical research. Indeed, its own history, its connections with the cultural history of Europe as well as with the Jesuit tradition make the capital of Spain a great springboard for advancements in the humanities.
The center's activities mainly consist of organizing workshops, seminars and conferences, which produce outcomes such as publications in academic journals and edited books. SLU-Madrid welcomes scholars from all over the world to debate topics in systematic, fundamental and philosophical theology.
Co-directors of the Center
Past Events
The Center for Theology and Philosophy at SLU-Madrid is organizing the seminar "Explorations in Ancient Philosophy" to be held Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 (SIH Auditorium). The seminar delves into key themes and thinkers from the classical tradition and their continuing relevance today. This event offers an opportunity for rigorous engagement with the living legacy of ancient philosophy and its relevance for contemporary philosophical inquiry.
Speakers
- Ignacio Pajón Leyra, Ph.D. (UCM)
- María Cañizares López, Ph.D. (UCM)
- Francisco Molina-Moreno, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
- Bernhard Obsieger, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
- Philip Porter, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
- Amerigo Barzaghi, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
- Pablo Molina, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
Scientific Committee
- Carolina Ana Aznar, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
- Philip Porter, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
- Amerigo Barzaghi, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
- Pablo Molina, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
Organizer
- Pablo Molina, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
It looks as if a new and exciting movement is emerging in the science-and-religion discourse: science-engaged theology. Theology is science-engaged when science is used as a source of theological knowledge. Even if the term may be new, there are several questions this workshop will address:
- Is the idea that science provides a source for theology novel?
- Are there relevant precursors in the theological tradition from which we could learn how best to engage with the sciences?
- And what difference does it make how we interpret the sources of theology?
- What resources does the Catholic tradition provide, as distinct from the predominantly Protestant debate?
- How does the Catholic teaching on faith and reason affect theology's engagement with science?
To answer these and similar questions, we are interested not only in methodological contributions, but also in historical and systematic case studies.
Participation at this event is free. If you're not presenting a paper and want to participate, please register your presence at the same email address.
Organizers:
- Amerigo Barzaghi, Ph.D. (SLU-Madrid)
- Simon Kopf, Ph.D. (ITI Catholic University)
- Ignacio Silva, Ph.D. (Universidad Austral)