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
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."
February 08, 2012
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society will hold its third debate of the semester on February 12th, at 7 p.m. in the Chester-Belloc Room. The resolution to be debated is: "There is no morally licit solution to the problem of frozen embryos."
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.