About Us
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society is Christendom College's premier forum for intellectual self-development. Twice monthly, the Society argues topics of philosophy, theology and politics in the refined style of parliamentary debate. It forges the virtues of critical thinking, rhetorical prowess and political leadership in an atmosphere of aesthetic refinement and camaraderie. Debates are open to the entire campus. Membership is elective and is open to both students and faculty.
The Society depends largely on the generosity of its donors for its funding. The Society hosts seven debates every semester that are open to the Christendom College community, as well as private functions that develop our members professionally and politically. Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to the Society.
Society News
April 15, 2012
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society is pleased to announce a new Troika for the coming semester. It extends its congratulations to Mr. Sean Connolly, who continues as Chairman, Mr. Peter Deucher, the Secretary, and Miss Nicole Koopman, the Prefect of Secret Rites.
April 11, 2012
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society will hold its final debate of the semester on April 15th, at 7 p.m. in the Chester-Belloc Room. The resolution to be debated is: "Psychology serves evangelization better than scholasticism."
March 28, 2012
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society will hold its sixth debate of the semester on April 1st, at 7 p.m. in the Chester-Belloc Room. The resolution to be debated is: "To love God is man's end."
March 14, 2012
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society will hold its fifth debate of the semester on March 18th, at 7 p.m. in the Chester-Belloc Room. The resolution to be debated is: "The wise man drinks underage."
February 22, 2012
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society will hold its fourth debate of the semester on February 26th, at 7 p.m. in the Chester-Belloc Room. The resolution to be debated is: "The value of music is completely subjective."