Maria Wolter

Dr. Maria Wolter is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Franciscan University of Steubenville. She is affiliated with the university's Study Abroad Program in Gaming, Austria, where she has been based since 2007. As an Austrian-American national, she bridges academic and cultural perspectives in her work.

Education:

• B.A. in Philosophy, Theology, and History from Franciscan University of Steubenville
• M.A. in Philosophy from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL), Belgium
• STB, M.A., and STL in Theology from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)
• Ph.D. in Philosophy from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)

Research Interests: Her work focuses on phenomenology, axiology, and personalist philosophy, with emphasis on ethical frameworks. She specializes in the philosophy of Dietrich von Hildebrand, Karol Wojtyła (Pope John Paul II), and John Henry Newman, particularly their contributions to moral and theological thought. Her bio-ethics research integrates philosophical principles with contemporary ethical dilemmas.

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