# Gerard Wegemer
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Gerard B. Wegemer is a professor at the University of Dallas and the founding Director for The Center for Thomas More Studies. He has published many articles and books on Thomas More and is a member of the Board of Editors for Moreana, the international journal on Thomas More and Renaissance studies. He has graduate degrees in political philosophy and literature from the University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University, and Boston College.
Liberal Arts, Citizenship, and the Future of the Republic
Join a discussion about the arts of liberty hosted by The Heritage Foundation and The University of Dallas on March 9. Dr. Gerard Wegemer will moderate a conversation with Dr. Kevin Roberts, Dr. Jonathan Sanford, and Dr. Melissa Moschella about the relationship between the liberal arts, what it mea…
Thomas More on the Liberal Arts | Dr. Gerard Wegemer
A professor in the English Department at the University of Dallas and author of several books on Thomas More, Dr. Gerard Wegemer presented Thomas More as an example for all who strive to be a positive force in their families and country. It was More’s dedication to self-cultivation and the liberty …
Leading Citizenship
On today’s episode, Acton’s director of research, John Pinheiro, speaks to Gerard Wegemer, founding director of the Center for Thomas More Studies. They discuss More’s life, writings, and understanding of law, liberty, and citizenship.
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Acton Line: Leading Citizenship (#476)
On today’s episode, Acton’s director of research, John Pinheiro, speaks to Gerard Wegemer, founding director of the Center for Thomas More Studies. They discuss More’s life, writings, and understanding of law, liberty, and citizenship. Subscribe to our podcasts Center for Thomas More Studies...
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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 28, 2025 – Matthew McKenna “Why Recreational Drug Use is Immoral” and Gerard Wegemer “Thomas More A Portrait of Courage”
Ken talks with Matthew McKenna “Why Recreational Drug Use is Immoral” (Catholic Exchange) and Gerard Wegemer “Thomas More A Portrait of Courage” (Scepter Publishers). Find Matthew’s article at: https://catholicexchange.com/why-recreational-drug-use-is-immoral/ and Dr. Wegemer’s book at https://scep…
Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 28, 2025 – Matthew McKenna “Why Recreational Drug Use is Immoral” and Gerard Wegemer “Thomas More A Portrait of Courage”
Ken talks with Matthew McKenna “Why Recreational Drug Use is Immoral” (Catholic Exchange) and Gerard Wegemer “Thomas More A Portrait of Courage” (Scepter Publishers). Find Matthew’s article at: https://catholicexchange.com/why-recreational-drug-use-is-immoral/ and Dr. Wegemer’s book at https://scep…
Gerard Wegemer | Thomas More
Gerard Wegemer is a professor at the University of Dallas and the founding Director for The Center for Thomas More Studies. He has written "A Portrait of Courage", diving in to one of history’ s greatest lawyers and statesmen. This book reveals how More prepared himself for the challenges of his li…
Dr. Stephen Smith on Educating Leaders with Thomas More
Does a talented person have a duty to serve others? What do leading citizens really need to live well, freely, impactfully—even greatly? How do we, parents and educators, order the educational goods?
"When I think of Thomas More's life, writings, and example, I think: here are the materials we nee…
318 Matthew Mehan, an Aesop for America
AMDG. Kolbe’s own Neva Hernandez joins Bonnie and Steven to welcome Dr. Matthew Mehan to the Kolbecast. Dr. Mehan is a best-selling author and the Associate Dean and Professor of Government at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College’s Washington D.C. campus.
As we come t…
Thomas More’s Advice on Dying Well
On this day in 1535, Thomas More was taken from his cell in the Tower of London to his execution. He spent his final months on this earth extensively writing, especially on the topic of death. We look at his advice for living and dying well with Stephen Smith.
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