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First Studies:
“Studies in the Society are clearly directed towards an apostolic life. The way different programs of study are selected is governed by the needs of the apostolate in conformity with the task of the Society today, by its missionary options and by the apostolic planning of each Province, rather than by the aptitudes and preferences of the Jesuits in formation. . . . These decisions must be guided, and this too in the eyes of the scholastics and young brothers, by the mission of the Society.”
The Formation of Jesuits - Fr. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, SJ, Superior General
After a Jesuit pronounces his first vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, he moves out of the Novitiate to a house of studies. Sometimes called “Philosophy” (an important dimension of this time), these two or three years invite the young Jesuit to integrate his spiritual and intellectual life; to see, through careful study of culture and history of ideas, the workings of God. Often during this time, Jesuits earn advanced degrees in philosophy or other disciplines. In the United States, there are three Jesuit First Studies programs: at St. Louis University, Loyola University -Chicago , and Fordham University in New York City ( visit the Jesuit Community at the First Studies at Ciszek Hall).
These Wisconsin Province Scholastics are in their First Studies at Fordham, St Louis U, and Loyola Chicago.
L-R: Nathan Wendt, SJ, P.J.Shelton, SJ, Charlie Olson, SJ, and Jeremy Cramer, SJ.
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