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How to Apply

Please send:

1A letter of interest

2A curriculum vitae or professional resume

3A brief (1000 words) explanation of how this project would help advance one's current scholarly projects and plans to grow, learn, and promote new perspectives

4Three letters of reference, including a letter pledging follow-up support from one’s academic officer


Application Deadline Extended:
January 16, 2009

Please send both hard and electronic copy.

Who should apply?

  • Professors at CCCU member institutions in a variety of disciplines, such as theology, political science, philosophy, history, sociology, international relations, law, and area studies.
  • African Christian professors and other intellectuals in a variety of disciplines, serving either in Africa or elsewhere.

Send all materials to

  • Joel Carpenter, Director
    Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity
    Calvin College
    Hekman Library
    1855 Knollcrest Circle SE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49546 US
    jcarpent@calvin.edu