We are pleased to share details of two upcoming events hosted by the Institute of Orthodox Christian Studies at Cambridge. Both feature members of the NU RPLRT Research Initiative and will be held in person and on Zoom. Please see below for further information.
Lev Shestov: His Exegesis of Western Philosophical Tradition and the Challenge to Overcome Metaphysics
Join us for a compelling exploration of the radical thought of Lev Shestov, a provocative voice in existential philosophy and a fierce critic of metaphysical certainty. This event delves into Shestov’s bold re-reading of the Western philosophical tradition and his call to reclaim faith, freedom, and the mystery of existence.
Featuring two distinguished scholars:
Professor David Patterson (University of Texas)
“Between the Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life: Lev Shestov’s ‘Second Dimension of Thought’” (Online Presentation)
Dr. Marina G. Ogden (University of Glasgow/IOCS)
“Lev Shestov on Freedom, Faith, and a New Dimension of Thought: His Revolt against Reason”
Date and Time: Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 5:00–7:30 pm (GMT)
Location: Magda Fletcher Room, Cambridge Theological Federation, Westminster College, 2 The Bounds, Lady Margaret Rd, Cambridge CB3 0BJ
Please register HERE via Eventbrite
Contact: info@iocs.cam.ac.uk
Father Aleksandr Men and the Traditions of Russian Religious Thought
Join us for an enlightening lecture on Fr. Aleksandr Men, led by Prof. Randall A. Poole, Professor of Intellectual History at the College of St. Scholastica and co-director of the Northwestern University Research Initiative in Russian Philosophy, Literature, and Religious Thought.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, 30th October 2025
- Time: 6:00–8:00 pm (GMT)
- Location: Lightfoot Room, Divinity Faculty, Cambridge & via Zoom
This event is free and open to all. Whether you’re in Cambridge or joining us online, don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of one of Russia’s most influential religious thinkers.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81972815145
