Nova Forum
for Catholic Thought

Introducing students to the Catholic intellectual tradition, sharing its resources, and equipping the next generation

The Nova Forum for Catholic Thought is an initiative of the Roman Catholic community at USC in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the largest and most diverse in the United States.

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Transformed by Beauty: Art and the Virtues

Nova Forum Seminar 2024-2025

Being Human

Science and Religion Series 2022-2025

Reading the Fathers

Classical Languages Series

Word in the Desert

Christian Poetry Series

American Roots

Memory and Reparation

Integral Ecology

Catholic Social Teaching

Seeking Wisdom

Philosophy and Theology Series

Upcoming Events

Nova Forum Events

Mar 28

Mar 28, 2025

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM17:00 – 18:305:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Feminism & Faith: The Rights of Women

Mar 28, 2025

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM17:00 – 18:305:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Does being a feminist meant leaving religion behind? What kind of feminism is needed today, and what role can religion play?

Mar 28, 2025

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM17:00 – 18:305:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Apr 5

Apr 5, 2025

9:00 AM – 1:30 PM09:00 – 13:309:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Nova Forum Seminar: Poetry and Joy

Apr 5, 2025

9:00 AM – 1:30 PM09:00 – 13:309:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Poetry and Joy

Moderated by David Albertson and Mary Ortiz

Apr 5, 2025

9:00 AM – 1:30 PM09:00 – 13:309:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Nova Forumfor Catholic Thought

Introducing students to the Catholic intellectual tradition, sharing its resources, and equipping the next generation

The Nova Forum for Catholic Thought is an initiative of the Roman Catholic community at USC in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the largest and most diverse in the United States.

Featured Programs

Transformed by Beauty: Art and the Virtues

Being Human

Reading the Fathers

Word in the Desert

American Roots

Integral Ecology

Seeking Wisdom

Upcoming Events

Nova Forum
for Catholic Thought