World-Renowned Philosopher-Theologian To Speak At Saint Katherine College

Nov. 1, 2012 - PRLog -- (Encinitas, CA) The College is hosting a Forum Lecture and reception on Monday, November 5th (7:30 pm). “Does Science Today Make Philosophy Superfluous?” will be presented by Christos Yannaras. Yannaras is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens. He studied Theology at the University of Athens and Philosophy at the Universities of Bonn (Germany) and Paris (France). He is a Ph.D of the Faculty of Theology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece); he is also a Ph.D at the Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines of the University of Sorbonne (Paris). He has been honored with the Doctor of Philosophy, honoris causa, by the University of Belgrade, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology; and, Visiting Professor at the Universities of Paris (the Catholic Faculty), Geneva, Lausanne and Crete. His study and research focus on the differences between Greek and Western European philosophy and tradition, particularly as these differences define a mode (praxis) of life. A contemporary Greek philosopher-theologian, he has authored over 50 books which have been translated into many languages.

The Saint Katherine College Forum Lectures are offered to the public free of charge, and are available for listening by podcast on the Saint Katherine College Forum Page of Ancient Faith Radio (www.ancientfaith.com).

Saint Katherine College is an undergraduate college of liberal arts and sciences that focuses its integrative teaching in the core subjects of Composition, English Language and Literature, Foreign Language, American Government and History, Economics, Mathematics, and the Sciences in addition to instruction in concentration-specific degree requirements. Outstanding teaching and research—with relevance to the practical world and Christian witness as guiding principles—is the institution’s primary purpose- inquiry seeking wisdom. College programs encompass several academic disciplines and degree-granting programs, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations, laboratories, and programs whose work cuts across traditional departmental boundaries. These aims are realized in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere, while educating outstanding students to become creative members of society. Saint Katherine College is independent, coeducational, not-for-profit and privately endowed. The College admits students of all religious and faith backgrounds. All classes are taught by experienced faculty members who have earned terminal degrees in their academic field. BA/BS degrees are offered in: Art, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Economics, English Language and Literature, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Management Science, Music, Philosophy, Public Health and Policy Studies, and Theology. The College has a 9:1 student to faculty ratio, and of the full-time members of the faculty, all hold either a doctoral degree or the highest degree in their field.