Missionaries-in-Residence
Each year, the Center for Global Christianity & Mission welcomes a community of academics and professionals from around the world. Missionaries-in-Residence work on their own projects, but may also take advantage of the Boston University library system and network of scholars.
Missionaries-in-Residence are practitioners wanting to deepen or pursue a particular interest.
The CGCM sponsors at least one community gathering a semester, where Missionaries-in-Residence and Visiting Researchers share their progress, receive feedback on their work, and learn from one another. In addition, the CGCM seeks opportunities to connect Missionaries-in-Residence with students at the School of Theology who are exploring their own vocations.
Missionaries-in-Residence receive:
- a bu.edu email address
- access to a community of scholars
- Boston University library privileges
- promotion of their projects through the CGCM
While in the area, Missionaries-in-Residence can also take advantage of the dense network of institutions and people in the Boston area.
Application
If you are interested in being a Missionary-in-Residence, the first step is to contact the Associate Director, Daryl Ireland. Please include your CV or resume, a short statement of intent, and the name and contact information of one reference. The Associate Director will then contact you to discuss your application.
Missionaries-in-Residence are welcome any time of the year, but the CGCM community is most active during the fall semester (September – mid-December) and spring semester (mid-January – May). Missionary-in-Residence appointments may be made for up to one year.
Fees
The university charges $1,000 because of the time and paperwork involved. The CGCM requests an $100 for administration fees.
It is possible to apply for a waiver of this paperwork costs. If that will be necessary, please note it in your application email.
Accommodation
It is the responsibility of each Missionary-in-Residence to secure external housing.
Visas
Missionaries-in-Residence coming from outside the United States will require a J-1 visa. To receive that, non-US citizens will need to prove they meet the minimum funding requirements. If those conditions are met, and your application to the CGCM is approved, Boston University will help process the necessary paperwork for you to secure a visa.