News, Publications & Research | Theology and Franciscan Studies Program

SBU’s Franciscan Institute publishes a new book on St. Francis’ Earlier Rule

Oct 13, 2023 | Franciscan Institute Publications of �鶹ӳ�� has published a new study of St. Francis of Assisi’s rule of 1221.

Franciscan scholar Cusato writes new biography of St. Francis

Oct 05, 2023 | A new biography of Francis of Assisi by Fr. Michael Cusato, scholar-in-residence at �鶹ӳ�� Friary, represents decades of original research and reflection by the author, one of the leading historians of the Franciscan phenomenon working in the world today.

�鶹ӳ�� theology professors lead international conference in Rome

Aug 24, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Gies and Dr. Andrew Belfield, assistant professors of theology and Franciscan Studies at �鶹ӳ��, recently led an international group of theologians considering the topic “Alexander of Hales and the Early Franciscan School on the Last Things” at Collegio Sant’Isidoro in Rome, Italy.

Gies completes diplomate in manuscript studies at PIMS

May 04, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Gies, assistant professor of theology & Franciscan studies, has completed a diplomate in manuscript studies from the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (PIMS), part of the University of Toronto.

Dante scholar Ronald B. Herzman addresses students in Christian Spirituality classes at �鶹ӳ��

Apr 18, 2023 | World-renowned Dante scholar Ronald B. Herzman spoke to students in Christian Spirituality classes at �鶹ӳ�� on Monday, April 17. Herzman, emeritus Distinguished Teaching Professor of English at the State University of New York at Geneseo, spoke on the subject of Dante’s Catholic and Franciscan spirituality as expressed in his masterpiece, “The Divine Comedy.”

�鶹ӳ��’s Franciscan Institute publishes first volume of Franciscan Mission and Leadership Series

Mar 29, 2023 | The Franciscan Institute at �鶹ӳ�� has published the first in a new series of books on Franciscan mission and leadership.

�鶹ӳ�� receives $147,000 grant for Seneca Nation educational initiative

Jan 31, 2023 | �鶹ӳ�� has been awarded a $147,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities to bolster its relationship with the Seneca Nation of Indians.

Spanish theological journal publishes article by Couturier

Jan 26, 2023 | Fr. David Couturier, associate professor of theology and Franciscan studies and director of the Franciscan Institute, published an article this month on racial justice in a Spanish theological journal, Carthaginensia.

Calabria gives lecture, writes article for tribute collection

Nov 18, 2022 | Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies, gave a lecture sponsored by the Department of Religion at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Nov. 3.

Calabria presents on Pope Francis and interreligious dialogue

Nov 03, 2022 | Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., director of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies, was a presenter at the 16th Ongoing Course on Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue in the Franciscan Mission, held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 16-30.

Couturier presents workshop to treasurers of religious institutions

Oct 06, 2022 | Fr. David B. Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor of theology and Franciscan studies, and director of the Franciscan Institute, presented a three-day workshop to the Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes of Canada, from Sept. 23-26, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Stanley's latest book looks at sickness in the ancient world

Oct 06, 2022 | "Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Apostolic Mission," the most recent book by Dr. Christopher D. Stanley, professor emeritus, was published in September by T & T Clark, a division of Bloomsbury Publishing.

Calabria lectures at India's leading Islamic university

Sep 23, 2022 | While conducting research in India, Fr. Michael Calabria. O.F.M., director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies at �鶹ӳ��, gave a lecture at Jamia Milla Islamia, New Delhi, India's leading Islamic university.

Couturier elected to Viturbo University Board of Trustees

Sep 08, 2022 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor of theology and Franciscan studies and executive director of the Franciscan Institute, will attend his first meeting as a member of the Viterbo University Board of Trustees on Oct. 9. Fr. David is one of four new trustees elected to the board in May and whose terms began July 1.

The Franciscan Institute attracts more than 600 people to its summer 2022 classes

Aug 05, 2022 | As a new academic year at �鶹ӳ�� approaches, the Franciscan Institute closes its summer season of Franciscan learning with a record number of participants in a variety of classes, seminars and workshops.

The Franciscan Institute at �鶹ӳ�� publishes ‘The Gospel Life of St. Francis’ handbook and videos

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Faculty promotions and an emeritus designation announced by �鶹ӳ��

Jun 02, 2022 | Faculty promotions and the elevation of a retired professor to emeritus status have been announced by Dr. Joseph Zimmer, acting president of �鶹ӳ��.

Couturier joins panel for 'Justice at the Margins' Conference

Feb 16, 2022 | Fr. David B. Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor of theology and executive director of the Franciscan Institute, joined Cardinal Alvaro Ramazzini of Guatemala and Sr. Tracy Horan, advocacy director at the Kino Border in Arizona, for a panel discussion on "Justice at the Margins" Conference in Washington on Jan. 31, 2022.

Bychkov co-translates, co-edits work on The Summa Halensis

Nov 17, 2021 | Dr. Oleg Bychkov, professor of theology and Franciscan studies, co-translated and co-edited with Lydia Schumacher from King’s College, London, "A Reader in Early Franciscan Theology: The Summa Halensis," published by Fordham University Press.

Book by Calabria focuses on 'The Language of the Taj Mahal'

Nov 05, 2021 | A book on the inscriptional program of the Taj Mahal by Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies at �鶹ӳ��, has been published by I.B. Tauris.