OPTION FOR THE POOR: Engaging the Social Tradition
2019 Catholic Social Tradition Conference
March 21–23, 2019 | University of Notre Dame
This biennial conference sponsored by the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame will explore how Catholic social tradition can engage academics and practitioners in the challenges of the most marginalized and vulnerable people in societies today, as well as how the development and impact of the Latin American theological concept of Option for the Poor has been globally embraced to build a more just and humane world. If the moral test of a society is how it treats vulnerable people, the signs of the times suggest there is significant room for improvement in communities around the world. By assembling experts in Catholic social ethics, the conference seeks to identify social issues with practical responses adequate to address the difficulty of resulting injustices.
Keynote Speakers | Bios
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B.
Lisa Sowle Cahill, Ph.D.
Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, O.P.
Charles Clark, Ph.D.St. John’s University
Daniel Graff, Ph.D.Registration
Early Bird Registration Fee: $225 (ends January 31, 2019)
Registration fee as of February 1, 2019: $250
No conference registration fee is charged for University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College, and Holy Cross College faculty, staff, and students, but we ask that you please register. There is a $25 meal fee if you opt in for the meals and/or dessert reception.
NOTRE DAME / SAINT MARY'S / HOLY CROSS PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
Pre-Conference Workshop
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the philosophy and practice of restorative justice. Organized by the Restorative Justice Network of Catholic Campuses (RJNCC), the presenters will describe restorative justice's alignment with Catholic social tradition and how various campuses are engaging with restorative justice. If you have an interest in restorative justice, this session will introduce you to the lead coordinators of the RJNCC. The network encourages Catholic campuses to articulate and cultivate restorative principles and to assist each other in strengthening interest, commitment, and implementation of restorative practices on their campuses.
The opt-in for Pre-conference Workshop is part of the CST Conference registration form.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP DETAILS
