Past Agape Latte Events

The Imperfect Art of Dating

Hillside Cafe, Tuesday February 2, 2010 8:30 pm

Professor Kerry Cronin spoke at the first Agape Latte of the spring 2010 semester. Her topic focused on the "Imperfect Art of Dating" where she talked about the imperfections and challenges of dating as she has heard from her own students' perspectives.

Agape Latte with Fr. McGowan. Risk = Love

December 1, 2009 Hillside Cafe 8:30pm

Fr. McGowan, SJ a Boston College economics professor, spoke about his work in El Salvador and how his teaching experience there was initiated by taking a risk. Fr. McGowan notes how risk taking is a necessary part of faith and love

Agape Latte: Surrendering in the Moment, Prayer in Action

Hillside Cafe, Tuesday November 3, 2009 8:30pm

Catherine Mary Rivera of Residential life spoke to undergraduate students about her faith journey and prayer life.

Jerry York: Undergrads at the Intersection of Faith and Life

Tuesday October 6, 2009 8:30pm Hillsides Cafe

BC Hockey coach Jerry York speaks to undergraduate students about the intersections of faith in life.

The Joyful Christian: Faith, Humor, and Humility

Tuesday, April 21, 2009; 8:30 pm; Hillside Cafe

Dan Ponsetto. Director of the Volunteer and Service Learning Center, talks with undergraduate students about the importance of humor and humility in Christian life.

Agape Latte: "Ethics and College Admission"

Hillside Cafe, 8:30 pm, Tuesday, February 3, 2009

John Mahoney, Boston College Director of Undergraduate Admissions, conversed with students on Ethics and College Admissions.

Agape Latte: "Uncertainty within the Life of Faith"

Hillside Cafe, 8:30 pm, Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Agape Extra: Meeting Jesus in the Voting Booth: Faith and the 2008 Election

Hillside Cafe, 8:30 pm, Thursday, October 16, 2008

Agape Latte: "Marketing Ethics and Faith"

Hillside Cafe, 8:30 pm, Tuesday, October 7, 2008

"Discernment: It's about more than your vocation"

Hillside Cafe, 8:30 PM Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Presentation and Q & A: Agape Latte Series for Undergraduates with Catherine Brunell

Living and Traveling Abroad: Part of a Good Jesuit Education?

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Hillside Cafe

The Intellectual Life as Friendship with God

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Hillside Cafe

In an intellectual environment, such as college, it is often hard to set aside a space for religion and faith. In the monthly event designed for students seeking to learn more about faith and religion in an inviting social environment, Professor Brian J. Braman showed undergraduates how to find God in everyday life and develop a deeper relationship with God through intellect.

Catholic Jeopardy

Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Hillside Cafe

In the monthly event designed for students seeking to learn more about faith and religion in an inviting social environment, Father Bill Neenan discussed the different signs and symbols that exist all around us especially in regards to religion. He also discussed the religious meaning behind various symbols including the Angelus painting and the Boston College logo.

The Hidden Life of Undergraduates: Prayer on Campus

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Hillside Cafe

In the monthly event designed for students seeking to learn more about faith and religion in an inviting social environment, James Fleming, SJ, introduced the audience to Jesuit spirituality. He explained the prayer map under development at Boston College.

Being Catholic and American: Compatible or Conflicted?

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 Hillside Cafe

In the monthly event designed for students seeking to learn more about faith and religion in an inviting social environment, Kenneth Himes, O.F.M., raised questions regarding religion and public life. He spoke to the question of ethics and religious faith and its effect on the public and political spheres.

Choosing the Church: My Story of Conversion and Faith

Tuesday, April 3, 2007 Hillside Cafe

In the Agape Latte series for undergraduates, Dr. Marina McCoy shared her conversion to Catholicism.  She noted that the rituals and practices of Catholicism are intriguing to newcomers.  "Converts get excited about rituals," she said. She stressed the idea of freedom that comes with the act of conversion. "Conversion is a lifelong experience of God bringing us closer to Him. It is a greater expression of freedom," she said.

Family Dynamics of the Church: Love and Disagreement

Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Hillside Cafe

Jim Keenan, SJ, of the Theology Department spoke on "Family Dynamics of the Church: Love and Disagreement." Father Keenan addressed the topic of disagreement through the concept of family and church community. He discussed how to manage these tensions and real difficulties that are faced on a constant basis, while maintaining a sense of love and respect for one another.

Mass Appeal

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 Hillside Cafe

Professor Kerry Cronin speaks about "Mass Appeal" at Agape Latte

Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience: Religious Life; Why?

Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Hillside Cafe

Sexuality in the Christian Tradition I: An Introduction

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 Robsham Theater