The New Visions in Theological Anthropology project (University of St. Andrews) has announced a new fellowship opportunity.
Our vision – New Visions in Theological Anthropology (NViTA)
- The NViTA project will focus on three subdisciplinary pairings within the overarching umbrellas of behavioral science and theological anthropology:
- Moral Theology & Evolutionary Biology
- Spiritual Formation & Developmental Psychology
- Ecclesiology & Cognitive Science
- Our project does not study ‘science and religion’ as such. Instead we are interested in thoroughgoingly theological questions that are explicit about what branch of science they draw upon and what subdisciplines of theology they fall within. Any scientific and theological (biblical, ethics, philosophical, practical, systematic, etc.) subdisciplines are welcome, provided they are clearly stated.
- We do not think that all theology need be science-engaged. That is, we do not think that because empirical data is needed for some theological questions that it is thus required for all theological questions; but, when it is required, we want to encourage this to be done well.
- We prioritise expressing our research through theological puzzles.
About the Fellowship
- The Fellowship is a unique professional opportunity to support the development of scholarship in Science–Engaged Theology within the NViTA project.
- The Fellowship endeavours to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for Fellows to develop their research in this field.
What is included?
NViTA Summer Workshop
- Attendance at the NViTA Summer Workshop in June. This will take place in St Andrews, Scotland.
- Travel, accommodation and the majority of meals for the duration of the workshop (within budget guidelines).
- Fellowship Stipend of £3,500 per winning project.
- The opportunity to collaborate with other Fellows, and experts in the fields of science and theology.
Ongoing research support
- Assistance with development of your theological puzzle with view to eventual publication.
- Membership in Fellowship subgroup to encourage detailed conversation with other Fellows and leaders in science-engaged theology.
NViTA at AAR/SBL Annual Meetings
- Travel subsidy of up to £500 and participation in one-day NViTA workshop linked to the AAR/SBL Annual Meetings.
Follow-on Funding
- The opportunity to apply for additional funding (Follow-on Funding) of up to £25,000 to support research in areas of your theological puzzle and to encourage engagement with science.
More about Follow-on Funding
Fellows with particularly promising projects will be eligible for competitive follow-on funding to support additional research. These follow-up proposals may be for amounts of up to £20,000 for research support and up to an additional £5,000 to enable them to engage in activities that draw their work into deeper engagement with contemporary science and practicing scientists.
Science activities could include short-term or long-term visits to a scientific laboratory or research group, attending a scientific conference or meeting a scientist whose work is pertinent to the area of theological inquiry, buying scientific books, paying a scientist honoraria to consult or review drafts of your work, or some similar activity that deepens engagement with an active scientific research field.
Future Dates
2021
- Fellowship Applications Due: 14th February 2021
- Announcements Made: 15th March 2021
- Summer Workshop in St. Andrews: Expected to take place 6th – 12th June 2021 (Scotland)
- Follow-on Funding Application Period: Summer/Autumn 2021
- Workshop at AAR/SBL: Expected to take place 19th November 2021 (San Antonio, USA)
2022
- Fellowship Applications Due: 14th February 2022
- Announcements Made: 15th March 2022
- Summer Workshop in St. Andrews: 5th – 11th June 2022 (Scotland)
- Follow-on Funding Application Period: TBC
- Workshop at AAR/SBL: Expected to take place 18th November 2022 (Denver, USA)
Past Dates
2020
- Fellowship Applications Due: 20th February 2020 (deadline extended)
- Announcements Made: 15th March 2020
- Summer Workshop in St. Andrews: 7th – 13th June 2020 (Scotland) – postponed
- Follow-on Funding Application Period: Autumn 2020
- Workshop at AAR/SBL: AAR/SBL 2020 Annual Meeting now virtual event and replaced by virtual sessions
The Fellowship will run from a Fellow’s date of acceptance until 31st July 2022.
How do I apply for the Fellowship?