Scholars in Lasallian studies - or potential scholars - tend to be interested in the programs or resources that will allow research on a certain topic related to Lasallian history, pedagogy, or spirituality. They will already be aware of the resources described within the other audience categories and are interested in diving a little deeper.
There are scholarly resources available on the Institute website and on other District websites. The first step to building one's interest in this area is to spend time exploring the various locations where Lasallian resources have been made available and accessible. Note that on the RESOURCES page, on the bottom of the list of search options is a Google "Custom Search" bar, which searches for items or key words only on Lasallian related websites - national, international, colleges and universities, etc. It is a good place to start searching for esoteric Lasallian sorts of things.
FURTHER RESOURCES FOR SCHOLARS
The History of the Institute
A five-volume, contemporary, well-written work that covers the history of the Institute from its foundations until the mid-20th century.
Spirituality in the Time of John Baptist de La Salle
This is a series of eight essays by various Lasallian scholars that describe the context within which St. John Baptist de La Salle lived, wrote, and founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
Editor: Br. Robert C. Berger, FSC
Published: Christian Brothers Conference – 1999
2021 – Lasallian Speakers Symposium – ANZPPG
Three online professional learning symposia for Lasallian Educators.
=================
The ANZZPG Lasallian Formation for Mission Team has created a program of three online symposia focussing on the 2021 Institute Theme: “You Are Part of the Miracle: Our Vision, Our Passion, Our Future.”
The format is a 30-45 minute presentation followed by a short period of facilitated discussion. There is one presenter each from Singapore, the Philippines, and the United States.
Details of the recordings are below.
Advanced Degrees in Lasallian Studies
Formal studies in Lasallian studies are available at both Saint Mary’s University and Saint Mary’s College of California. (Link through each institution’s name.)
Cahiers lasalliens – Lasallian Studies
This set of scholarly Lasallian resources focus on the person of St. John Baptist de La Salle, his writings, and the origins of the Institute of Brothers of the Christian Schools. All of them are the product of extensive research and scholarly deliberation. They are the primary texts for any serious historical or pedagogical consideration of Lasallian history, education, or spirituality.
The PDF copies made available on this page are OCR-enabled; i.e., they allow individuals to download and search for specific words or phrases. Most of the volumes are in French, but some have been translated into French and/or Spanish.
As more volumes are scanned and processed, they will be added to this page.
Prayer Reflections for Lasallians & Books from Br. Nicholas Hutchinson, FSC
The Lasallian community of Brothers and Partners in the United Kingdom have produced numerous resources over the years that have assisted in the Lasallian formation of groups and individuals. Below are four PDF booklets that are a resource for reflection and prayer for Lasallians discerning the way forward in today’s world.
One of those who produced a large number of resources was Br. Nicholas Hutchinson, FSC. His books continue to be published by Matthew James Publishing, and links to these may be found below. Further resources compiles or created by him may also be downloaded as PDF files below.