The Master’s Program in 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’s Madrid campus and online.
This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to current issues in dialogue with Christianity.
The program will explore key issues in social and cultural life, such as the so-called "Catholic turn," the Christian identity of education, and questions regarding the relationship between science and religion. It will also examine the debate between Christianity and liberalism from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
PROGRAM
MONDAY, JUNE 15
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5:00–5:10 p.m. |
Course Presentation: " " •Mariano Crespo, Director of the Master's Program in 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, editor ofNuestro 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, Professor of Ethics and Political Philosophy, Autonomous University of Madrid • Ana Sánchez de la Nieta, journalist and cultural critic • Daniel Gascón, editor of Letras Libres • MODERATOR:José Francisco Serrano Oceja, Professor of 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 Educational Institutions) • Pedro Huerta, Secretary General of Catholic Schools • Luis Centeno, Deputy Secretary General of Catholic Schools • 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 Age-Old and Ongoing Debate" • Manuel Toscano, Full Professor of Political Philosophy, University of Málaga • Enrique García-Máiquez, essayist and writer • Julio Llorente, columnist and literary editor • 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 an Anti-Theological Thesis" • Manuel Alfonseca, Professor of Computer Languages and Systems, Autonomous University of Madrid • Francisco Soler, Full Professor of 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 Controversial Discipline" • Alfredo Marcos, Professor of 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.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 18
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7:30 p.m. |
Closing Ceremony for the Master's Program in Christianity and Contemporary Culture |
| IMPACTUN AWARD CEREMONY FOR CHRISTIANITY AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE As part of the event, the 2nd Impactun Award for Christianity and Contemporary Culture will be presented 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.
• Individual sessions: 50 euros each.
• Free enrollment for professors and employees 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 of 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 via this link.
• The registration fee includes coffee breaks on all days of the event and a certificate of attendance.
Date
June 15, 2026
Time
5:00 p.m.
Location
Madrid and online
