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Dr. Savage speaks at a variety of venues, including academic conferences, parishes, high schools, diocesan gatherings, professional organizations, retreats, and other events. Find recent and past presentations given by Dr. Savage by title, topic, or year by making a selection below.

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The Eucharist and the Work of Human Hands

The Eucharist and the Work of Human Hands

Theology professor, Dr. Deborah Savage, discusses the meaning of work, how work can be a place of conversion and sanctification, and what work has in common with the Eucharist for the Leadership Institute…

Is Creating Wealth a Virtue?

Is Creating Wealth a Virtue?

Can creating wealth be virtuous? And what role does work play in God’s design for humanity? Dr. Deborah Savage, theology professor at Franciscan University, answers these questions and more in this talk for…

The Masculine Genius

The Masculine Genius

Man in the order of creation. David Gordon discusses the “genius of man” with Dr. Deborah Savage, professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Taking from Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology…

The Collaboration of Father and Mother in the Education of Children

Truth of Love Conference: The Collaboration of Father and Mother in the Education of Children

In this presentation, Deborah Savage, Ph.D. considers the collaboration of mothers and fathers in the education of their children in relation to St. Augustine’s fundamental claim and to Pope Pius XI’s affirmation in…

The Virtues of Educators

Truth of Love Conference: The Virtues of Educators Panel Discussion

In this panel discussion, among other things, Dr. Deborah Savage talks about receptivity coming prior to action and the moment when woman—Eve—is given to man—Adam—and the necessary reciprocal exchange between man and woman. 

Virtue as a Competitive Edge

Virtue as a Competitive Edge: Leveraging the Lessons of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition

Advancing with Virtue: Can Integrity Propel Your Career? Can you get ahead by doing the right thing? Dr. Savage shares how she tested whether or not you can get ahead by prudently telling…

Rethinking Humanae Vitae

Rethinking Humanae Vitae

Dr. Savage posits that we need to delve deeply into the underlying meaning behind Humanae Vitae.

Did God Really Make Men & Women Equal?

Did God Really Make Men and Women Equal?

Theologian Deborah Savage, currently teaching at Franciscan University in Steubenville, delves into the Hebrew wording of Genesis 1 and 2 to uncover new and liberating insights into God’s revelation of the meaning of…

Is the Catholic Sexual Ethic Still Relevant?

Is the Catholic Sexual Ethic Still Relevant?

HOUR 1: Deborah Savage – Is the Catholic Sexual Ethic Still Relevant HOUR 2: Jimmy Akin – Open Forum

A Preview of the Resurrection

A Preview of the Resurrection

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Deborah Savage and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Regis Martin, Professor of Systematic Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Author of the…

Our Spiritual Father

Our Spiritual Father

Cuppa Joe is a series of 10 talks by 10 theologians on the 10 wonders of Saint Joseph, taking place at 10 locations in our archdiocese entrusted to the patronage of our spiritual…

Transcending the Dilemma

Transcending the Dilemma: St. John Paul II on the Key to the Social Question

Dr. Savage expounds on Pope St. John Paul II’s understanding of the meaning of human work in his encyclical Laborem Exercens. Dr. Savage’s method of doing so is to illuminate how his understanding…