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
January 24, 2012
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society will hold its second debate of the semester on January 29, at 7 p.m. in the Chester-Belloc Room. The resolution to be debated is: "America needs Ron Paul."
January 18, 2012
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society will hold its 1st debate of the semester on January 22, at 7 p.m. in the Chester-Belloc Room. The resolution to be debated is: "The mass media undermines a free society."
December 05, 2011
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society held its last debate of the semester on December 4th, 2011. At the end of the evening, the resolution "Under all circumstances, life issues must be the voter's foremost consideration" failed with 1 vote pro, 16 votes con, and 9 abstentions.
November 30, 2011
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society will hold its final debate of the semester on December 4th at 7 p.m. in the Chester-Belloc Room. The resolution to be debated is "Under all circumstances, life issues must be the voter's foremost consideration."
November 24, 2011
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society held its sixth debate of the semester on November 20th, 2011. At the end of the evening, the resolution "St. Patrick's Battalion ought to have been hanged like the vile and filthy traitors they were" passed with 22 votes pro, 12 votes con and 2 abstentions.