About SBU

Godet-Calogeras, Jean-François

Name:
Jean-François Godet-Calogeras
Jean-François Godet-Calogeras, Ph.D.

Academic School:
School of Franciscan Studies

Academic Department:

Titles/Responsibilities:
Professor, Franciscan Studies

Contact Information:
Office phone: (716) 375-2149
E-mail: jefgocal@sbu.edu 

Office Location/Hours:
Franciscan Institute, Friedsam Library

Courses Taught:

Academic Degrees:
  • Ph.D., Medieval Studies, Catholic University of Louvain, 1974
  • Teaching Certification, Catholic University of Louvain, 1968
  • M.A., Classical Philology, Catholic University of Louvain, 1967
  • B.A., Philosophy and Literature, St. Louis College, Brussels, 1965

Professional Background:
Prior to working at SBU, also taught high school for four years and was an assistant professor at the Catholic University of Louvain.

Accomplishments:
Books and articles on the early Franciscan documents and history.

Teaching Philosophy:
Maieutic pedagogy

Current Research Interests/Projects:
  • Francis and Clare of Assisi’s mutual influence
  • The Third Order Regular of Saint Francis
  • The early Franciscans’ economics
  • Franciscan peacemaking

Other Interests/Community Involvement:
  • Faculty Senate
  • Graduate Council

Additional Biographical Information:
  • Hometown: Namur
  • Current residence: Allegany, NY.