Grant Application: North American Academy of Ecumenists

The North American Academy of Ecumenists is accepting applications for it Brother Jeffrey Gros Memorial Fund, a grant to support students to attend the NAAE at the Candler School of Theology, in Decatur, Georgia (September 23-25, 2016).

The application deadline is June 15, 2016.

WHO: Open to current undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in Christian unity.

EASY APPLICATION: Tell us (2 pages maximum) about your academic studies, your involvement in the church, and how you envision greater realization of Christian unity, including specific suggestions for unity which churches might employ.  Email your text or attached file, in English or in French, to naae.prize@gmail.com no later than June 15, 2016. Applicants will be notified of results by August 1, 2016.

PRIZE: The prize is valued at $500 each.  The students selected will have their registration fee and accommodations paid entirely by the Academy, and part or all of their travel expenses to participate at the 2016 NAAE conference in Candler School of Theology, Decatur, Georgia, September 23-24-25, 2016.  The theme of this year’s annual conference, is “Commemorating the Reformation: Churches Looking Together Toward 2017 – and Beyond.”

ABOUT THE ACADEMY: The North American Academy of Ecumenists (NAAE) groups together leading scholars and church leaders from colleges, universities and seminaries throughout North America.  The Academy meets annually in September and is affiliated with the Journal of Ecumenical Studies.

For more information about the Academy, visit www.naae.net