Leadership in Ministry Scholarship Program

Announcing The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Leadership in Ministry Scholars

These full-tuition scholarships are for lay students wishing to pursue a Master of Arts degree at Catholic Theological Union.

Scholarship applications are due by March 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 academic year. However, applicants MUST already have been admitted to Catholic Theological Union before this date.

Purpose of the Leadership in Ministry Scholarship Program

The Leadership in Ministry Scholarship Program was designed to support deserving lay women and men who are seeking a master-level degree in theology and are committed to serving in a leadership position. The goal is to make theological education and formation accessible to those who demonstrate a capacity for leadership. These full-tuition scholarships are made available through generous grants and gifts made to Catholic Theological Union in support of lay education.

At present there are two Leadership in Ministry Scholarships available for the 2012-2013 academic year – The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Scholars.

Nature of The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Scholars

Through the generous gift of The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, CTU is currently able to offer full-tuition scholarships to two qualified lay students who are committed to completing an M.A. (36 credit-hours) and preparing for ministry or leadership in the Church.  The eligible degrees include:

• Master of Arts (Theology) – either academic or research – concentration of choice
• Master of Arts (Theology) with a concentration in Interreligious Dialogue
• Master of Arts in Biblical Ministry
• Master of Arts in Hispanic Theology and Ministry
• Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministry
• Master of Arts in Justice Ministry
• Master of Arts in Liturgy

Scholars must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in order to remain eligible for the scholarship.

In addition to their academic studies, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Leadership in Ministry Scholars, regardless of the M.A. degree chosen, will focus their attention on fostering and encouraging interreligious dialogue and understanding. Scholars will participate in the vibrant life of CTU community by attending at least four (two per semester) lectures, seminars, and/or workshops offered throughout the year with special attention given to the many offerings available through the Catholic-Jewish Studies Program and the Catholic-Muslim Studies Program.

Scholars may serve as an intern for a program or a professor in a particular concentration of interest.

Scholars may, depending on their course of study, participate in the fall Holy Land semester-long study program or the January intensive in Jerusalem. (The scholarship only covers the tuition for courses taken abroad, not other travel-related costs).

Each spring, the Scholar will submit a 500-750 word essay to the CTU Scholarship Committee and the directors of The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations reflecting on their coursework and the events attended. Scholars will be asked to share what insights have been gained about interreligious dialogue as well as demonstrate ministerial leadership development.

Scholars will actively participate in the Emmaus Lay Formation Program, which includes two director meetings, two theological reflection sessions, and two retreats each year, as well as ongoing spiritual direction.

Scholarship Funding

The two full-tuition scholarships will be dispensed according to the following estimates for 2012-2013 (based on full-time study):

Master of Arts (Theology)                                                               $25,128

Professional Ministerial Master of Arts                                            $25,128
(M.A. in Biblical Ministry, Hispanic Theology and Ministry,
Intercultural Ministry, Justice Ministry, or Liturgy)

This is the maximum amount offered each year and the scholarship does not include payment for prerequisite courses needed, nor pay for room, board, books, insurance, and travel.

Candidacy for Leadership in Ministry Scholarships

In the selection process for the Leadership in Ministry Scholarship, consideration will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate experiences that point to their capacity for leadership. Candidates must appreciate the Roman Catholic tradition of CTU and its mission of preparing men for priesthood and lay women and men for ministry. They must also respect the racially, ethnically, and religiously diverse nature of the CTU faculty, staff, and student body.

Note: Special preference will be given to those seeking to be a Leadership in Ministry Scholar who will be pursuing full-time study in interreligious dialogue or related subject area.

More specifically, to qualify as a Leadership in Ministry Scholarship, applicants will:

• Have earned a Bachelor’s degree with a G.P.A. of 3.2/4.0 or above.
• Met all CTU General Admission requirements
• Met the specific degree entry requirements
• Be admitted to an M.A. program at CTU before applying for this scholarship.
• Complete the Leadership in Ministry Scholarship Program application and essays
• Submit one (1) additional letter of recommendation beyond the three required for admittance to Catholic Theological Union.
• Submit additional information, if required.

Apply

To apply, download a copy of the application

here.

For more information please contact:

The Admissions Office
773.371.5451
admissions@ctu.edu