Ohio Dominican's Life of the Mind Series to Feature Dr. Perry Cahall
April 8, 2005
COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Dominican University's annual "Life of the Mind"
lecture on Saint Catherine of Siena will feature Dr. Perry Cahall as this
year's speaker.
This year's lecture, "Catherine of Siena as Teacher," will commence at
7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2005, in the Wehrle Gallery, located in
Wehrle Hall on ODU's main campus at 1216 Sunbury Road. Free parking is available
in the Visitor's Lot west of Sunbury Road. The lecture is free and open to the
public; reservations are not required.
Dr. Cahall is an Assistant Professor of Theology at Ohio Dominican. He has also
served as an adjunct faculty member at the Pontifical College Josephinum. A member
of the Catholic Theology Society of America, the College Theology Society, the North
American Patristics Society, Phi Beta Kappa, and the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor
Society, Dr. Cahall has authored several articles in journals such as Augustinian
Studies, Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture, Josephinum Journal of
Theology, and The Thomist.
Dr. Cahall graduated summa cum laude from Duke University, then went on to earn
his Masters and Doctorate in Historical Theology, both from Saint Louis University.
Catherine of Siena was declared a "Doctor of the Church" by Pope Paul VI in
1970, a title which designates her as one of the preeminent teachers of the faith
in the history of the Catholic Church. This lecture seeks to explore Catherine's
writings to understand why she is considered a model teacher.
Ohio Dominican's Life of the Mind Series provides occasions for the community
to gather to reflect upon the ideas and events that shape our culture. Sponsored
by ODU's Office of Academic Affairs and Humanities Program, the series features
artists, musicians, intellectuals, and critics who contribute to the life of the mind.
