Society for the Arts in Religious and
Theological Studies
FELLOWSHIPS
(Funded by a grant from
The Henry Luce Foundation)
Purpose
SARTS Faculty and Student Fellowships seek to advance knowledge at the intersections
between theology and the arts by supporting the research of graduate degree
students and faculty, particularly newer faculty whose career and future
contributions to the study of the intersection of the arts and religious
and theological studies may be influenced by this support. The fellowship
program also hopes to enhance and expand the conversation by building a
network of those working in this area and providing them with recognition
in the wider academic community. It is hoped that the projects supported
will contribute to a wider discussion, national in scope.
Awards
Fellowships will be awarded annually through a competitive selection process
to as many as two graduate students and two faculty members. Student awards
are up to $3,000 each and faculty awards are up to $5,000 each.
Eligibility
Faculty Fellowships: Anyone teaching as a faculty member
at an accredited post-secondary educational institution is eligible to apply.
Preference will be given to newer faculty and to those whose teaching is
likely to incorporate the work pursued in the research project. Upon receipt
of the Fellowship, recipients will be invited to join the Society for the
Arts in Religious and Theological Studies if they are not already members.
Student Fellowships: Post-baccalaureate students enrolled
in a graduate degree program in an accredited institution are eligible to
apply. Upon receipt of the Fellowship, recipients will be invited to join
the Society for the Arts in Religious and Theological Studies if they are
not already members.
Expectations
Awardees are expected to complete in a twelve-month period a defined research
project on a topic related to the intersection of the arts and religious
and theological studies. A mid-term written report of no more than three
pages must be submitted to the Society by January 15 of the year of the
award, and a final report of three to five single-spaced pages on the project
is to be submitted to the Society within three months of the completion
of the fellowship period. Recipients are expected to present the results
of their research to the Society, typically in person at its annual meeting.
A portion of the grant may be used as needed to attend the SARTS meeting.
Application Process and Deadline
Applicants are to submit an information sheet, curriculum vitae, a project
abstract, a formal proposal, a budget, and two letters of recommendation
as described more fully below. Completed application materials must be received
by the Society on or before June 9, 2008.
Notification
Applicants will be notified of the Society's decision by July 1, 2008. Grants
will be awarded in two payments: August 1, 2008 and February 1, 2009.
Review Process
Faculty and Student Fellowship Grants are awarded on a competitive basis.
They will be triple blind reviewed. Please make sure that your identity
is revealed only on the cover page of your application. Applications will
be evaluated based on the following:
| 1. | Overall merits of the project |
| 2. | Clarity, focus and coherence of the project |
| 3. | How the proposed project advances the goals of the fellowship program and the Society |
| 4. | Likelihood of success in the time available |
| 5. | How the project would contribute to the recipient's continued work in and contributions to the intersection of the arts and religious and theological studies. |
Society for the Arts in Religious and Theological
Studies
2008-2009 Application instructions
All applicants must complete the official application forms and supply the
supporting documents. If you require additional pages, please place the
section heading at the top of each sheet. To assist the processing of your
application and the selection panels deliberations:
| + | Type or print the application. |
| + | Do not use the reverse of any sheet. |
| + | Do not staple sheets together. |
| + | Submit four (4) copies of all materials (except letters of reference). |
| + | Do not submit application materials via fax (exept letter of reference). |
| + | Do not send additional materials other than those required by the application. |
| + | Retain a copy for your files. |
| + | If you would like to be notified of our receipt of your materials, submit a stamped, self-addressed postcard with your materials. |
1. Information sheet. For faculty applicants, this requires
applicants to acquire the signature of department chair, dean, or an appropriate
institutional director. For student applicants, this requires the signature
of the academic dean or equivalent of your institution.
2. Current curriculum vitae of no more than five pages
and including but not limited to: educational background; academic, professional,
and/or church related positions; published works, lectures and other public
and/or professional addresses; and grants received.
3. An abstract of no more than 300 words of the research
proposal. Please send an e-mail of the abstract to: wyates@unitedseminary.edu.
4. A formal project proposal of three-five single-spaced
pages indicating the title, focus of your research, what specifically will
be done, over what period of time and how it will fit in with other professional
responsibilities, the resources needed, significance, method, and anticipated
outcomes (presentations, publications art work, courses, etc.) of the research
project. Proposals should also explicitly address how the project fulfills
the goals of the SARTS Luce Fellowship program (see ³Purpose,² above).
5. A budget and line-item descriptions. The budget should
describe how the Fellowship will be used to support the research project.
6. Two letters of reference should discuss the applicant¹s
scholarly credentials, the significance of the proposed project, and the
ability of the applicant to complete the project in the time available and
along with other duties. Both letters should be sent directly to Wilson
Yates. In the case of students, one letter must be from a faculty member
in the program in which you are currently enrolled. The applicant is responsible
for seeing that signed letters of reference arrive by the deadline..
Completed applications must be received on or before June 9, 2008. Announcements
will be made by July 1, 2008.
Direct all materials and inquiries to:
Wilson Yates
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
3000 Fifth Street Northwest
New Brighton, MN 55112
wyates@unitedseminary.edu
651-633-4311
651-633-4315 (FAX)