Following the teachings of St. Newman, IKON Courses have three core elements: 

Faith:
Christians must engage “religious truth”,i.e., their faith, to have a life integrated in relationships, work and holiness.

Integral Knowing:
Believers need Christian Knowledge: first principles and revealed truth found in the Creed and Christian culture that can be applied in daily living.

Personal Influence:
All Catholic Christians need in person formation.  Social media, podcasts, videos, lectures and books have a role in formation, but cannot replace a real integration morally, spiritually, and intellectually.

"I wish [for students] to be at once oracles of philosophy and shrines of devotion…It will not satisfy me, if religion is here, and science there, and young people converse with science all day, and lodge with religion in the evening... I want the same roof to contain both the intellectual and moral discipline."

–St. John Henry Cardinal Newman

Core Courses:

GOING GLOBAL: CHRISTIAN CULTURE IN THE WORLD
This course explores the impact of Christian culture in the world – beginning with themes from scripture and the Jewish tradition to the Church’s encounters with ancient cultures and societies and civilizations to our global, modern age.

FROM THE HEART: WONDER - KNOWING - BEING
Along with critical thinking, students appreciate wonder and the ability to practice “wonderful thinking.” Viewing the whole in relation to particular circumstances, times, etc., students will acquire a working knowledge of biblical notion of the heart, faith and first principles.

THE HARMONY OF THE SCIENCES
Students come to appreciate the historical and contemporary harmony between human and natural sciences as well as the humanities and professions in relation to faith and the search for truth.

WORK AND HOLINESS
This course examines the experiences of work (studying, creating, practicing leading and following, economy, family and worship) through Christian scriptures, traditions and the desire for holiness.

Additional courses:

THE MYSTERY OF LOVE
An introduction into the mystery of divine and human love in Christian moral and social life. The relations of love will be used to explore psychological and sociological traditions.

A PASSION FOR JUSTICE
The Catholic-Christian moral vision through scripture and social teaching. Students learn how this tradition touches their political views on law, rights, equality, tolerance, etc.

FAITH FORMING THE BEAUTIFUL
Christian faith in history inspires building great things – from cathedrals to cures, St. Ephraim’s hymns to St. Theresa’s Interior Castle, the Pietà to gospel choirs in New Orleans.

IKON® SEMINAR: BEING SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS
Asking what spirituality and religion means, having space to discern a religious vocation, or a vibrant spiritual and religious life in marriage, being single, and in communion with others.

The Newman Idea continues the IKON® Institute at Tulane Catholic this Fall! . Join us as we work to integrate our faith with our learning and our lives! 
 

CHECK OUT OUR FALL IKON COURSE!

GOING GLOBAL: CHRISTIAN CULTURE IN THE WORLD 

YOUR IKON COURSE:

• Examines various religious traditions and cultures 
• Dives into Scripture and the Jewish tradition
• Traces the Church from antiquity to today
• Considers how the Church builds culture
• Integrates Christian faith to understanding our global, secular age

​​​​​COURSE INFORMATION

• The course will be Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 with FREE dinner starting August 24th
• For IKON Members, there will be an additional class every Thursday from 4:30-5:30 that continues and deepens the conversation
• The class can be attended in person at the TNI office or on Zoom

COST

• The course is free for those who meet once a week
• For those who would like to have a deeper experience of IKON, sign up below: 

Become a Member! 
Please register soon, and we will see you in class in August!

Dr. Delio
Director IKON® Institute @ Tulane Catholic
Dr. Brumfield
IKON® Program Director @ Tulane Catholic

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