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Distinguished Speakers Series

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Distinguished Speakers Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

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  1. Fr. Michael Dodds, OP: Galileo, Darwin, and the "War" Between Science and Religion

    Fr. Michael Dodds, OP, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, delivers his talk entitled "Galileo, Darwin, and the "War" Between Science and Religion: Some (Catholic) Rules of Engagement." Fr. Dodds' talk was part of the Distinguished Speakers...

  2. Dr. Ryan Anderson: Marriage Equality and Marriage Reality at the Supreme Court

    Dr. Ryan Anderson, William E. Simon Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, delivers his talk entitled "Marriage Equality and Marriage Reality at the Supreme Court: What You Need to Know About Marriage and the State." Dr. Anderson's talk was part of the Distinguished Speakers Series at Franciscan...

  3. Patrick McCaskey: Sports and Faith

    Patrick McCaskey, Co-Owner of the Chicago Bears and Chairman of Sports Faith International, shares his story with Franciscan University students. From his early life and his memories of his grandfather, George Halas, to his career with the Bears and his growing family, Patrick shares how his…

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  4. Dr. Patrick Fagan: The Vocation of Marriage and its Contribution to Society

    Dr. Patrick Fagan, Director of the Marriage and Religion Research Institute, speaks to Franciscan University students on the role that marriage plays in society.

  5. Mary Eberstadt: Myths of the Sexual Revolution

    Mary Eberstadt, author of "Adam and Eve After the Pill", encourages Franciscan University students to debunk the popular cultural myths surrounding the sexual revolution.

  6. The Achievement of John Paul II : A Retrospective - George Weigel at Franciscan University

    George Weigel, author of "Witness to Hope", discusses the achievements of John Paul II at the Distinguished Speakers Series during the Spring Semester of 2011.

  7. The Courage to Pray - Maestro Manfred Honeck at Franciscan University

    Maestro Manfred Honeck, Conductor, discusses the meaning of having the courage to pray for the Distinguished Speaker Series on February 9, 2011.

  8. Faith, Reason, and the Media

    Father Jonathan Morris, Franciscan alumnus and FOX News analyst, speaks about faith, reason, and the media. He challenged our students to create beautiful media. His talk was part of the Distinguished Speakers Series.

  9. Be Not Afraid: John Paul II and Ronald Reagan... - Dr. Paul Kengor at Franciscan University

    Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science at Grove City College in Pennsylvania, and executive director of the college's Center for Vision and Values, speaks at Franciscan University of Steubenville on the collaboration and friendship between Blessed John Paul II and President Ronald Reagan...

  10. The Pope and the CEO - Andreas Widmer at Franciscan University

    Widmer, author and co-founder of the Seven Fund, spoke to students at Franciscan University of Steubenville November 10 as part of the University's Distinguished Speakers Series. Now a seasoned business executive with years of experience in high-tech, international business strategy and economic...

  11. The Legacy of John Paul II - George Weigel at Franciscan University

    Speaking to an overflow crowd at Franciscan University on February 23, Weigel discussed the enduring achievements of the late Pope John Paul II, who will be beatified on May 1, Divine Mercy Sunday. But more important than the achievements—the fall of Communism, the magisterial teaching, the...

  12. What Leaders Can Learn From 16th-Century Priests - Chris Lowney at Franciscan University

    In his Distinguished Speakers Series lecture, "What 21st-Century Leaders Can Learn from 16th-Century Catholic Priests," Lowney explained that traditional Ignatian methods of spirituality can also be applied to modern leadership.

  13. How to Win the Culture War - Peter Kreeft at Franciscan University

    Peter Kreeft’s November 17 lecture, “How to Win the Culture War: A Christian Battle Plan for a Society in Crisis,” drew hundreds of Franciscan students, faculty, and guests to hear the Boston College philosophy professor—who has published over 63 books—speak on the fate of the Church.

  14. Leadership as Virtue in Action - Alexandre Havard at Franciscan University

    Havard, founder of the Havard Virtuous Leadership Institute (HVLI) and an international speaker and author, discussed real leadership in his speech, "Virtuous Leadership: An Agenda for Personal Excellence," at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Wednesday, October 12.

  15. God in the Marketplace - Frank Hanna III at Franciscan University

    "You evangelize the business world, not by disavowing their vocation, or by telling them they're involved in something dirty, or illegitimate, but by calling them to be holy," said Frank J. Hanna III, entrepreneur, merchant banker, and author of What Your Money Means (Crossroad).

  16. Catholic Social Justice - Fr. Robert Sirico at Franciscan University

    Father Sirico delivered a 35-minute lecture titled "Catholic Social Teaching: Developments, Insights, and Boundaries" that explored how working and creating business while proposing—rather than imposing the Church's moral consideration—are key factors for the successful implementation of Catholic...

  17. A Poetry Reading - Franz Wright at Franciscan University

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Franz Wright gives a poetry reading at Franciscan University of Steubenville on September 13, 2012. Part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, the reading was co-sponsored by the English Department and the Department of Academic Affairs.

  18. The Risks of Sexual Liberationism, Helen Alvare, Franciscan University

    Helen Alvare, professor of law at George Mason School of Law, speaks on sexual liberationism, the real goal and purposes of same-sex marriage and the HHS mandate.

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