''Études'' (styled as ''Étvdes'') is a monthly

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review of contemporary culture founded by the

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in 1856. Directed by Jesuits since its inception, it has been edited by

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since 2013.

History

The review ''Études'' was founded in 1856 in

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by Jean-Xavier Gagarine, born as Russian prince Ivan Sergueïevitch Gagarine, a Jesuit and specialist in Eastern theology, with the assistance of two other Russian Jesuit converts, Jean Martinov and Eugène Balabine, as well as Charles Daniel. The original title was ''Études de théologie, de philosophie et d'histoire''. Initially, the journal aimed to educate French Catholics on Eastern issues. However, under French Jesuit leadership, its editorial focus broadened to address global contemporary issues. In 1862, the title was modified to "''Études religieuses, historiques et littéraires''," and again in 1872 to "''Études religieuses, philosophiques, historiques et littéraires.''" Since 1897, the current title, ''Étvdes,'' has been in use. From 1919, under the direction of Henri du Passage, ''Études'' pivoted to addressing a "cultivated secular audience." In 1937, ''Études'' absorbed the Catholic review ''

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''. The review ceased publication between June 1940 and December 1944.

Position

''Études'' has reflected the evolution of the

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throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, maintaining significant influence in intellectual life. Its audience extends beyond the Catholic world, participating in major public debates. It is supported by the Association pour la diffusion de la pensée française and the

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. The journal's positions on contemporary political, moral, and religious issues, such as the PACS, are nuanced, characterized as an approach of "adventure rather than assertion" and a "tightrope moral stance."

Publication

Each issue includes an editorial followed by eight in-depth articles across four main sections: International, Society, Religion, and Culture. Since 2014, it has also featured specialized columns: François Cassingena-Trévedy and later Anne Lécu for Religion;

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for International; and

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for Society. The final section, "Carnets," covers cultural news, including critiques of exhibitions, films, and reviews of around forty books. The Culture column is handled by

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. ''Études reviews are notable for their brevity and the diverse backgrounds of contributors. While "Carnets" content is freely available online, in-depth articles are reserved for subscribers. ''Études'' also publishes an annual special issue compiling selected articles from the year.

Editorial Team

Editors-in-Chief

* François de Scorraille and

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* Joseph Brucker (1897–1900) *

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(1908–1919) * Henri du Passage (1919–1935) *

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(1939–1940) *

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(1935–1939, then 1945–1952) * Jean Villain (1952–1957) *

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(1961–1965) * Jean-Marie Leblond (1957–1961) * Bruno Ribes (1965–1975) * André Masse (1975–1981) * Paul Valadier (1981–1989) * Jean-Yves Calvez (1989–1995) * Henri Madelin (1995–2004) * Pierre de Charentenay (2004–2012) *

(since 2013)

Editorial Committee

The editor-in-chief, always a Jesuit, is supported by a committee of laypersons from various societal fields (academics, senior officials, journalists). Past members include Jean-Michel Belorgey, Jean-Luc Pouthier, and Claude Sales. Current members include Guillaume Cuchet, Cécile Ezvan, Jean-Marc Ferry,

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, and

Thematic Advisors

* Violaine Anger * Hugo Billard * Franck Damour * Étienne Grieu * Véronique Margron * Christoph Theobald

Digitalization

In partnership with Gallica, the digital library of the

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, ''Études'' issues from 1857 to 2000 are available online.Revue ''Études''
Later publications are accessible on

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Notes and References

External links

Website of ''Recherches de science religieuse''
* Études on Gallica *
''Études de théologie, de philosophie et d’histoire'' (1857–1861)
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''Études religieuses, historiques et littéraires'' (1862–1896)
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''Études'' (1897–1940)
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''Études'' (1945–2000)