Catholic social scientists hold conference blending disciplines and faith

The Society of Catholic Social Scientists is holding its 34th National Meeting on Oct. 23–24 at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio. The conference brings together scholars to integrate Catholic theology and social teachings with academic research across various disciplines.

Conference discussions include topics such as artificial intelligence, immigration policy, euthanasia, and just war doctrine. Participants will also discuss Catholic history in the United States in connection with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Stephen M. Krason, a professor emeritus of political science at Franciscan University of Steubenville and founder of the society, told EWTN News that the organization aims to apply a Catholic worldview to professional academic work. The society follows instructions from Pope John XXIII's encyclical Mater et Magistra, which encourages Christians to align their economic and social conduct with Church teachings. Members often submit their research papers to the Catholic Social Science Review, the society's scholarly journal.