Scribani Network

2003-2021

In december 2003, a network of 15 European Jesuit centres from 11 countries was created on the initiative of Father Mark Rotsaert S.J., President of the Jesuit Conference of European Provincials. The aim was to strengthen the European network of Jesuit centres which all work, starting from their own field of expertise, on the theme ‘Europe’ and ‘European integration’ in a social context. The participating centres and institutions share Ignatian spirituality as a common source of inspiration and they work in line with the themes put forward by the 34th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus: faith and justice, culture and interreligious dialogue. As academic institutions or organisations for education and/or social action, these centers nourish the policy debate on social matters such as migration, are involved in professional education or pursue concrete social action, such as taking care of the poor or giving support to refugees. This network was named «Scribani-network», referring to the famous Jesuit Father Carolus Scribani (°1561-+1629), who was the first Provincial of Flanders (from Italian descent) and first Dean of the Jesuit University in Antwerp.

Mission & Goals

The mission of the Scribani-network was to contribute to a peaceful and just European society inspired by Christian values and Ignation spirituality. Its main objective was to operate as a ‘think tank’, to give voice to its ideas on European social issues of strategic importance, such as the social dimension of European enlargement and globalization, the reform of European social justice systems, the influence of migration on European social policy, religious and cultural diversity in an enlarged Europe, the role of Christian values in a renewed European citizenship. Therefore, the Scribani-network organized conferences, elaborated joint European research proposals and supported initiatives which contribute to its mission and goals.

Members

Centre of Spirituality East-West of Michal Lacko
Košice, Slovakia

Centre Sèvres
Paris, France

CERAS – Centre de recherche et d’action sociales
Paris, France

CIFR | University of Namur – Interdisciplinary Centre Faith & Reason
Namur, Belgium

Conference of European SJ Provincials
Brussels, Belgium

Faculty of Social Sciences Pontifical Gregorian University
Rome, Italy

HIRS | University of London – Heythrop Institute: Religion & Society
London, UK

Human Rights Institute University of Deusto
Bilbao, Spain

Zentrum für Globale Fragen
Munich, Germany

Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice
Dublin, Ireland

Jesuit University Ignatianum
Krakow, Poland

JESC – Jesuit European Social Centre
Brussels, Belgium

JRS – Jesuit Refugee Service Europe
Brussels, Belgium

UCSIA – University Centre Saint Ignatius Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium

University Institute of Migration Studies | Comillas Pontifical University
Madrid, Spain

Events

Leadership Education for Social Transformation Supporting Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups in European Societies

online Scribani conference
20-21 April 2021

Can We Learn How to Engage with Society?
International conference
19 – 21 September 2018
FUCID | University of Namur

Migrant Support and Refugee Education
Workshop & public lecture
21 – 22 September 2017
UCSIA vzw / CeMIS | University of Antwerp

International Migration, Integration and Social Justice in Europe. Sharing Perspectives between Academia and Civil Society
International conference
6 – 8 July 2016
Pedro Arrupe Human Rights Institute, University of Deusto, Bilbao

Inequality. What Can Be Done
Workshop & public lecture
10 September 2015
UCSIA vzw, Antwerp

A Fair Energy Transition: A Challenge for Europe
International conference
10 – 12 September 2014
CERAS – Centre de recherche et d’action sociales, Paris

Communities of Solidarity
Public lecture
19 September 2013
UCSIA vzw, Antwerp

Imprisonment in Europe
International conference
5 – 7 September 2012
Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice, Dublin

Migration and Detention in Europe
Public lecture
22 September 2011
UCSIA vzw, Antwerp

European Migration and Asylum policies: Coherence or Contradiction?
International conference
1 September 2010
University Institute of Migration Studies | Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid

The Roma in Europe
Workshop & public lecture
8 – 9 October 2009
UCSIA vzw, Antwerp

Religion: Problem or Promise? The Role of Religion in the Integration of Europe
International conference
11 September 2008
Michael Lacko Center for Spirituality East – West, Košice, Slovakia

Climate Change
Workshop & public lecture
11 – 12 October 2007
UCSIA, Antwerp

Africa and Europe
International conference
6 – 8 September 2006
Zentrum für Globale Fragen, Munich

European Social Model
International conference
23 – 25 September 2004
UCSIA, Antwerp