Dundon-Berchtold Institute

Welcome to the Dundon-Berchtold Institute for Moral Formation & Applied Ethics!

The vision of the Dundon-Berchtold Institute (DBI) is to inspire communities and individuals toward character development and ethical action in pursuit of the common good.

Anchored in the virtues of curiosity and compassion, the Dundon-Berchtold Institute creates and facilitates moments of encounter, accompaniment, and dialogue for University and civic communities. Through experiences and conversations, we explore the values that drive the decisions we make and the habits we practice that form and inform who we are and who we are becoming.

The Dundon-Berchtold Institute offers a variety of events, including the Ethics Week, guest speakers, Ethics & Film, and many more.

Thank you, Amy and Jim!

To this day, I have that class to thank for opening my mind and helping me realize that not every situation fits a box, that every side to an argument has merit, and behind every position is a real person shaped by his or her past and experiences. I am forever grateful to be a part of this community. - Adrienne Suñer '13

Without your generous contributions into this incredible program, I would not have had this influential opportunity to discuss these crucial questions. Your generosity is inspiring, and I hope to one day also give back to this very program so that more students like myself can have these critical conversations. - Lydia Heye '19

The conversations that took place in those spaces allowed us to grow deeper in our faith, with our friendships, our community, and our personal lives...Thank you both for your life-altering work, your contagious joy, and always uplifting spirits. Without your generosity, we would not be who we are today. - Jordan '15 and Jenna '16 Schiemer