Seminars 2008 -Congregations and Religious Diversity in Contemporary America
Congregations and Religious Diversity in Contemporary America
R. Stephen Warner
June 23-July 18, 2008
Applicant Information
Who May Apply
The seminar is designed for a diverse mix of social science-oriented scholars (including advanced graduate students) from fields including but not limited to sociology, anthropology, religious studies, practical theology, ethnic studies, history, and folklore. Participants will be selected partly on the basis of a proposal in which they state the congregational studies project they plan to work on in the seminar and the current state of progress on the project. Applicable projects include ethnographic or historical congregational case studies or comparative studies (e.g., a comparison of different religious traditions serving the same ethnic group, or conversely a comparison of congregations within one religious tradition serving different ethnic groups). Some projects might be nearing completion, and others might be in the beginning stages. In cases of empirical research, the applicant should demonstrate his or her entrée with the subject communities. Other worthy projects would include a work of synthesis or theory in congregational studies or a syllabus for a proposed course to be added to the offerings of the applicant's PhD-granting department.
How to Apply
To apply, an applicant must submit the following:
1) the application form
2) a curriculum vitae or resume
3) a statement of purpose (1-2 pp.) explaining how the seminar complements the applicant's overall vocation (research, teaching, ministry, etc.)
4) brief proposal (1-2 pp.) outlining the kind of written product (book chapter, thesis chapter, book proposal, scholarly article, general interest essay, course syllabus) the applicant expects to work on in the context of the seminar.
Items 2) through 4) must be sent as separate Word document attachments to seminars@calvin.edu with "Congregations and Religious Diversity in Contemporary America" in the subject line, and the applicant's name in the body of the email.
You will receive an email confirmation within 10 days of submitting your complete application. If you do not hear from us, please call us to determine whether your complete application has been received.
The application deadline is January 31, 2008. Participants will be selected after the application deadline. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered. Applicants will be notified of their status by March 9, 2007.
Seminar Details
Eligible participants* will receive a stipend of $2000.00 (USD). Out of town participants will receive some financial travel support and housing on Calvin's campus. Weekday lunches are provided for all participants.
*Eligibility requirements for a monetary stipend include compliance with federal and campus regulations. All stipends are taxable income. Non-U.S. citizens will need to show/obtain a visa that indicates their eligibility to work in the U.S. and a U.S. tax identification number.
Facilities and Services
Out of town participants are provided with on-campus housing in air-conditioned two-bedroom student apartments (we will assign an apartment-mate to those coming without family members). Spouses and children are welcome at no additional cost. Apartment kitchens and free laundry facilities add to the family-friendly nature of the accommodations.
Participants have access to all college facilities, including the college library (the most extensive research collection in West Michigan), sports facilities, and computer labs. Organized activities for children, as well as group events and excursions are offered. The SCS staff will make all logistical arrangements for participants and their families.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have additional questions, please contact:
Seminars in Christian Scholarship
Calvin College
1855 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids MI 49546-4402
616.526.8558
fax 616.526.6682
seminars@calvin.edu
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