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The Alfred Delp Studiennetzwerk supports young, motivated women and men through education during their studies, aiming to develop their personalities, deepen their religious quest, and grow in responsibility towards others. The Study Network enables its fellows to connect internationally and globally, guided by Ignatian spirituality and the humanistic tradition of the Jesuits. The Alfred Delp Studiennetzwerk belongs to the Central European Province of the Jesuits, headquartered in Munich.

 

The support is structured as follows:

• Introduction days at the beginning of the support period for mutual acquaintance and as an introduction to the network.
• Annual meeting of all fellows on a significant sociopolitical or religious theme.
• Spiritual retreats to find new orientation and escape the stresses of everyday life alongside studies or apprenticeships.
• Online seminar evenings per semester on current sociopolitical, ecological, or religious topics.
• Study trip at the end of the support to a location of Ignatian history (e.g., Loyola, Xavier, Manresa, Rome).
• Accompaniment in studies through a mentor, including a Jesuit as a contact person for content-related questions and pastoral conversations.
• Financial Support for discretionary use amounting to €500 per year. The costs for the annual meetings and spiritual retreats are covered by the Study Network. Fellows contribute €150 towards the final study trip, with the option to apply for support in cases of financial hardship.

 

The intended support period is a minimum of two and a maximum of four years.

 

The Alfred Delp Studiennetzwerk supports talented individuals seeking holistic personal development and openness to spiritual and religious questions, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Applications are open to individuals aged 18 to 30 in apprenticeships or pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral studies in any field.

 

Eligible to apply are individuals residing or studying within the territory of the Central European Province of the Jesuits (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia) or those undergoing education at a Jesuit educational institution in Europe or worldwide.

 

While the primary language within the study network is German, proficiency in English is also required and expected.

 

Alfred Delp Fellows are expected to:

• Strive for excellence in their education, studies, and research through initiative and creativity, achieving high performance.
• Understand themselves as holistic learners, actively participating in and contributing to program offerings.
• Support and accompany each other within the network, actively participating in its organization and implementation.
• Engage in societal activities with a commitment to being of service to others.
• Deepen their own spiritual quest, being open to different belief forms and respectfully interacting with individuals from other religious traditions or those who have chosen a secular worldview.
• Submit a reflective report on their experiences at the end of each support year.

 

Application documents:

• Half-page motivation letter: Why do I want to be supported?
• Resume with photo, contact information, and study plans for the near future and intended career goal.
• Copy of the latest transcripts or grades (current academic record and high school diploma).
• Letter of recommendation from a reference in the field of education, study, church, social, or public institution.

 

Please submit your application as a single PDF file via email to alfred-delp-studiennetzwerk(at)jesuiten.org by June 30.

 

If you have any questions, Cornelius Wilke is available at cornelius.wilke(at)jesuiten.org.