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Acton University Lectures Available Online
Acton University Lectures Available Online
Feb 11, 2026 8:25 AM

We’ve posted a dozen or so AU 2010 lectures in our online store and expect to be putting up many more in the days ahead. They’re priced at $1.99 and transactions are through a secure server at the Acton Institute Digital Downloads page. Check back often. Here’s what available now:

— Thoughts on Human Dignity – Rev. Robert A. Sirico – June 15, 2010

— Centralization and Civil Society – Dr. Daniel Mahoney – June 16, 2010

— The Federalist Debate: Balancing Liberty and Order – Dr. John Pinheiro – June 16, 2010

— Alexis de Tocqueville: Philosopher of Civil Society – Dr. Daniel Mahoney – June 16, 2010

— Christian Poverty in an Age of Prosperity – Rev. Robert A. Sirico – June 16, 2010

— Medieval Economics: The Untold Story – Jeffrey Tucker – June 16, 2010

— Cultural Decay in Free and Planned Economies – Dr. Jonathan Witt – June 16, 2010

— The Ecumenical Movement and Economics: A Critique – Jordan Ballor – June 16, 2010

— Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching – Rev. Raymond de Souza – June 17, 2010

— Social and Economic Context of the New Testament – Dr. Stephen Grabill – June 16, 2010

— The Emergent Church – Dr. Anthony Bradley – June 17, 2010

— Stewardship, Generosity, and Charitable Giving – Brett Elder – June 17, 2010

— The New Deal and the Great Society: Moral and Economic Failure – Klay & Claar – June 17, 2010

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