Daria Spezzano

Daria Spezzano is a Professor of Theology and Chair of the Department of Theology at Providence College's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Historical Theology from the University of Notre Dame (2011) and an M.A. in Liturgical Studies from the University of St. Mary of the Lake (2003).

• Education: Ph.D. (Historical Theology, University of Notre Dame), M.A. (Liturgical Studies, University of St. Mary of the Lake)

Her research focuses on Thomas Aquinas, deification in Christian theology, Eucharistic mystagogy, and the intersection of liturgy with moral theology. Publications emphasize Aquinas's sacramental ethics, patristic influences, and theological anthropology.

While no specific awards or student advisement information is listed, her scholarly contributions include 13 publications since 2011 spanning journal articles, book chapters, and theological commentaries. Her work systematically examines Aquinas's integration of grace, nature, and moral transformation through sacramental participation and contemplative practices.