Acton University

June 25, 2013

Acton University on Ancient Faith Radio

The audio of four lectures from Acton University last week focusing on topics related to the Orthodox Christian Tradition — two by Fr. Michael Butler, one by Fr. Gregory Jensen, and one by Fr. Continue Reading...

June 25, 2013

Video: Samuel Gregg Closes Acton University 2013

Acton’s Director of Research Samuel Gregg took to the podium on the final night of Acton University 2013 to deliver the closing plenary address for the conference. Below, Gregg closes the conference with a reflection on modern threats to religious liberty, and how the faithful can respond. Continue Reading...

June 25, 2013

Anthony Bradley on Sustainability and Stewardship

At Acton University last week, Anthony Bradley gave a lecture titled, “Beyond the Sustainability Complex.” In his lecture, he explored Christian stewardship and addressed some very common fallacies about sustainability. Bradley began with this statement: “Being less bad is not good stewardship.” Continue Reading...

June 24, 2013

Video: Bill McGurn’s Keynote Address at Acton University

We’re still working on finishing production on the audio and video captured last week at Acton University 2013. Here’s William McGurn, Editorial Page Editor at the New York Post and former speechwriter for President George W. Continue Reading...

June 24, 2013

Fr. Gregory Jensen: East Meets West: Asceticism and Consumerism

Last Friday at Acton University, Fr. Gregory Jensen gave an engaging lecture on the dual subject of asceticism and consumerism. The “East Meets West” part might not be what many would expect. Continue Reading...

June 20, 2013

Video: Marina Nemat’s Keynote Address at Acton University 2013

Marina Nemat gave her keynote address last night at AU entitled, “Finding Christ in an Iranian Prison.” Watch below. Continue Reading...

June 19, 2013

Follow Acton University on Twitter

Acton University is happening all week, so if you’d like to read what our attendees are up to, follow the #ActonU hashtag on Twitter. You can bookmark the feed and check back later, or search for the #ActonU hashtag on one of the various Twitter apps for Apple, Android, Windows Phone, or Blackberry. Continue Reading...

June 19, 2013

Video: Sirico Opens Acton University 2013

June 13, 2013

EVACUATE THE SCHOOLCHILDREN! It’s a FIRE SALE!

Acton’s enormously exciting FIRE SALE continues in the Acton Audio Store! We’ve marked down prices on our 2012 Acton University audio by SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT! Talks by luminaries such as Michael Novak, Eric Metaxas and Arthur Brooks are available for the low, low price of fifty cents! Continue Reading...

May 15, 2013

Acton University Evening Speaker: William B. Allen

We are about a month away from Acton University, and another keynote speaker is William B. Allen. He is an expert in the American founding and U.S. Constitution; the American founders; the influence of various political philosophers on the American founding. Continue Reading...

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