Evaluating the Idea of Social Justice - A Professional Colloquium

This colloquium on Evaluating the Idea of Social Justice will explore the idea of “social justice” and compare and evaluate it against the understanding this concept now evokes in contemporary debates about justice and political order. The all-encompassing claims made on behalf of social justice in these debates often translate into calls for the reduction of personal liberty and a concomitant increase in state power to distribute material goods and the resources of private enterprise in common. 

• This colloquium will consist of 2 lecture sessions and 6 guided Socratic discussion sessions.
• The discussion sessions are text-based and so selected participants are required to prepare appropriately and participate fully in all sessions.
• Readings will be provided to all accepted participants.
• This colloquium is for Acton alumni who are clergy and seminarians of all denominations, as well as church and charity workers.

Covid-19 Conference Information

• The intent is to hold this program in-person with appropriate safety precautions according to the local and federal guidelines. All accepted attendees will be required to follow safe meeting guidelines provided by Acton Institute, which includes wearing a facemask to cover mouth and nose. Individuals not comfortable with meeting in-person, or not able to follow Acton Institute's safe meeting guidelines, should not apply to this program.
• Should local or federal regulations change, Acton Institute staff will communicate next steps in a timely fashion.

Application Information

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the colloquium has been filled.
• These programs tend to fill quickly, especially as space is limited to 15 attendees.
• Waiting lists are not maintained for these colloquia. When the program has been filled, the application will be closed.