NEW PUBLICATIONS

Catholicism and Interreligious Dialogue

(Oxford University Press, October 2011)

Edited by James Heft, this volume features chapters by five Catholic scholars, each expert in another world religion, with responses from participants in those religions, followed by further comments from the Catholic scholar. Each chapter features an annotated bibliography for further study.

Catholic High Schools: Facing the New Realities

(Oxford University Press, September 2011)

Written by James Heft, president of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, this book confronts three major changes facing Catholic educators: the shift to primarily lay leadership and staffs, the change in the general culture to pervasive consumerism and therapeutic attitudes, and the power of the new social networks on adolescents.

Peter and Merle Mullin:
Sowing the Seeds of Faith

Peter and Merle Mullin certainly don't let grass grow under their feet, unless of course it's grass to feed the free-range black pigs on their farm in Umbria, Italy. Firm believers in trying new things, seeing new places, and moving bravely into the future, the Mullins generously lend their support and vision to the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies. Peter, who serves as an Institute board member, described his initial surprise upon learning that USC would be home to a Catholic institute. "I was intrigued and a bit incredulous to hear they were starting an institute at USC rather than at a Catholic university in the area, but then I saw that it was because of Steve Sample's attitude and openness. I applaud USC and President Sample for embracing it."  MORE

2011–2012 Lecture Series

Religion in a Time of Politics

IACS Insights

ACCU Hesburgh Award

The Necessity of Interfaith Dialogue: The Catholic/Muslim Dialogue

On cardinals, consistories and 'Caritas in Veritate'

by John L Allen Jr on Oct. 21, 2010
National Catholic Reporter

About the Institute

IACS Welcomes Two New Members of the Board of Trustees

Julie McAndrews Mork

Julie McAndrews Mork is Managing Director of the ECA Foundation, a private, corporate foundation based in Denver with a focus on youth and education.  She has been a Director of Energy Corporation of America since 1993.  Mrs. Mork served as a founder and Secretary/Treasurer of Pacific States Gas & Oil, Inc., and Eastern American Energy Corporation.  From 1989 to 1991, she was Eastern’s Community Relations and Human Resources Director. MORE

Maureen A. Shea

As Executive Vice President of Right Florida/Caribbean, Maureen Shea maintains a hands-on presence in sales, marketing, human resources and operations for the region. Right Management is the talent and career management expert within Manpower, the global leader in innovative workforce solutions. MORE

Professor Kevin Starr, Institute trustee, inducted into the California Hall of Fame on December 14, 2010.

Kevin Starr, Institute Trustee, University Professor and professor of history in USC College, has won the 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in history for his book Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance 1950-1963. MORE