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Program Information
Program Description
The Womanist Scholars Program is a
component of the Black Women in Church and Society
Program at the Interdenominational Theological Center in
Atlanta Georgia. The Womanist Scholars Program is one of
a few much needed programs that provides affirming,
creative, intellectual opportunity for womanist scholars
to engage in scholarship that will impact the academy,
church and community. To accomplish this, the program
will appoint Black women, engaged in significant
scholarly work on Black women and
religion, and Black women and spirituality. The program
is designed to assist scholars who are seeking sabbatical
support, or support for a specific research project.
Responsibilities
The Womanist Scholars Program invites
two black female scholars annually to do research in
residence at ITC. The position is a one academic year,
August thru May, full-time appointment. The Program
enables womanist scholars to pursue a research project of
the individual's design. Additionally, the scholar will
teach one course in her research area, present a public
lecture, and facilitate a womanist dialogue session
during her residency.
Eligibility
Scholars whose research interest
addresses Black women and religion, or Black women and
spirituality, and who possess a Ph.D./Th.D., or its
equivalent, in fields of religion, other humanities, or
social sciences may apply. Senior scholars will be given
priority though junior scholars are also encouraged to
apply. Selection is based upon the proposed research project and the potential significance of
the project for religious and academic life.
Award
The Program awards a stipend of $37,500,
on-campus housing, and office space.
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit: a completed
application form; a research prospectus (not to exceed 4
typed pages) which describes the intended research
project, the proposed methodology, and its significance
for the academic and theological communities; a narrative
of your philosophy of and commitment to Womanist
scholarship (1 page), a course proposal, a current
curriculum vitae; a writing sample (published or
unpublished) and three letters of reference.
Deadline
The application and supporting
materials must be postmarked by the second Friday of in December of
the application year.
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