Promoting global research and teaching in Franciscan studies, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across history, theology, philosophy, culture, and the social sciences.
The Association aims to promote research and teaching in the field of Franciscan studies, in particular the study of the Franciscan movement with special consideration of the theological, historical, spiritual, and pastoral aspects of this movement in the broadest sense. It endeavors to promote cooperation between researchers in its own discipline and its sub-disciplines, in particular medieval history, philosophy, theology, and culture, and applied Franciscan and other disciplines. It also promotes interdisciplinary exchange with researchers in such disciplines as economy, ecology, ethics, psychology, sociology, and literary studies.
The International Association of Franciscan Studies conference invites paper proposals for its first online biennial gathering.
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Chair
David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., St. Bonaventure University
Vice Chair
Krijn Pansters, Tilburg University
Treasurer
Aaron Gies, St. Bonaventure University
Secretary
Yongho Francis Lee, OFM, University of San Diego
Members
Darleen Pryds, University of San Diego
Lezlie Knox, Marquette University
William Crozier, Durham University
Thomas Dienberg, O.F.M. Cap., PTH Münster
Ellen van Stichel, KU Leuven