What is a University?

This event was hosted as part of Baylor in Washington's Robert P. George Initiative on Faith, Ethics, and Public Policy. 

afternoon conversation on defining the "University." What is the nature of a university? What is the role of the pursuit of truth in a university? What role should universities play in advancing societal goals, such as preparation for citizenship or the fostering of diversity? Are religious institutions more or less able to fulfill the goals of a university?