Since 1968, FTE has been committed to increasing diversity in religion and theological faculty in North America. For more than half a century, FTE has invested in supporting under-resourced and underrepresented scholars of religion and theological education.
Scholarship Details
- Administered by the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE), founded in 1954
- Dissertation fellowship of up to $35,000 each
- Supports Ph.D. and Th.D. students in religion, theological studies, or biblical studies
- Focus on increasing diversity among religion and theology faculty in North America
- Applications open January each year
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant identifies as under-resourced and or underrepresented in theological education
- Enrolled in a Ph.D. or Th.D. program in religion, theological studies, or biblical studies
- Must have completed the coursework stage and be at the dissertation phase
- Intends to pursue a vocation in teaching and scholarship
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility, including dissertation-stage status in a qualifying doctoral program
- Prepare application materials outlining research focus, progress toward the dissertation, and vocational goals in teaching and scholarship
- Complete the FTE Doctoral Fellowship application when it opens in January
- Submit required documents such as curriculum vitae, research abstract, academic transcripts, and faculty recommendations as specified by FTE
- Monitor email for selection updates or requests for additional information; questions may be directed to makery@fteleaders.org
Financial support is available for doctoral students who have completed the coursework stage of their Ph.D. or Th.D. program in religion, theological studies, or biblical studies.
