Dr. Francis J. Beckwith Professor of Philosophy and Church-Studies Baylor University

Professor Beckwith has published numerous books and articles, and has served as a Fellow and Faculty Affiliate in Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR) and as a member of the American Philosophical Association's Committee on Philosophy and Law. In 2008-2009 he will serve on the faculty of the University of Notre Dame as the Mary Ann Remick Senior Visiting Fellow in Notre Dame's Center for Ethics and Culture.

Title: "What the Abortion debate is Really About."
Date: January 16, 2009
Time: 4:40 PM
Place: Ballroom, Student Union Building

All University students, faculty, and staff of Ave Maria University are invited to attend this event.

 Department of Theology Lecture

Dr. Michael Waldstein

Max Seckler Professor of Theology                                                                                                                    

Dr. Michael Waldstein will report on the Synod of Bishops held last month at the Vatican on the Bible as The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church. During the Synod, Dr. Waldstein served as a peritus.

Date: November 19, 2008

Time: 7:00 pm

Place: Lecture Hall, Academic Building

All are invited to attend. A reception will follow.

 Dean's invited address

Dr. Michael Healy

Professor of Philosophy
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Michael Healy has been a professor in the Department of Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville since 1986, teaching courses on ethics, epistemology, world religions, metaphysics, and logic, among others. Healy served as Dean of the Faculty from 1986 to 1998. 

Healy is a frequent contributor to academic symposiums and conferences around the United States and Europe, often speaking on marriage, family, pro-life issues, and the work of Pope John Paul II.  He participates in many academic organizations, including the American Catholic Philosophical Association and the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars.

In 1972, Healy earned his bachelor of arts in Philosophy and Psychology from Loyola University of Los Angeles.  He went on to earn both master of arts and PhD degrees in Philosophy from the University of Dallas in 1975 and 1978, respectively.

Title: "Hell, A Phenomenological Analysis: Eternal Pain and the Love of God"
Date: November 7, 2008
Time: 4:40 PM
Place: Lecture Hall, Academic Building

Title: "How Could You Be Happy In Heaven If Someone You Love Ends Up In Hell?"
Date: November 8, 2008
Time: Immediately after the 9:00 AM Mass
Place: The Bean

All University students, faculty, and staff of Ave Maria University are invited to attend these events.

Fall Formal Academic Convocation

Senator Rick Santorum United States Senator from Pennsylvania (1995-2007) Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference (2001-2006)

Senator Rick Santorum spoke about "Faith in Public Life: A Personal Journey" on August 29, 2008 in the Ballroom of the Student Union at Ave Maria University.  This event was attended by students, faculty, and staff of Ave Maria University.