Franciscan Studies

Franciscan Studies is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal published by the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University. It deals with Franciscan matters: history, philosophy, theology, and art. Jean François Godet-Calogeras, PhD, is a Franciscan scholar internationally known for his publications on the early Franciscan documents, in particular the writings of Francis and Clare of Assisi, and for his lectures and workshops on early Franciscan history. A native of Belgium, Jean Francois received his education in classical philology and medieval studies at the Catholic University of Louvain. In the early 1980s he facilitated the international work group which elaborated the text of the new Rule of the Third Order Regular. He currently serves as an associate professor of the Franciscan Institute/School of Franciscan Studies. He is general editor of the journal, Franciscan Studies. Works published by Franciscan Institute Publications by Godet-Calogeras include An Unencumbered Heart-A Tribute to Clare of Assisi (2004, with Roberta McKelvie, OSF), The Third Order Regular Rule: A Source Book (2008, with Margaret Carney, OSF, and Suzanne Kush, CSSF) and First Encounter with Francis of Assisi (translation and introduction).