Summer 2010 Fellowships in Atlanta, Chicago, Washington DC and the San Francisco Bay Area
The Beatitudes Society Summer Fellowship program sponsors seminary students to work as interns at select organizations where faith, public life and public policy intersect.
Beatitudes Society Fellowships:
- Expand your experience in ministry
- Engage in praxis and reflection with peers
- Develop your skills to effectively engage media
- Serve God in the world
- Equip you to change the world
Details
- Anyone in seminary NOW is eligible to apply - even those graduating before the Fellowships begin.
- The Fellowship begins June 7 and ends July 30, 2010
- The Beatitudes Society sponsors Fellows to work as interns at social change organizations. Fellows serve at a site in one of the clusters: San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Atlanta, or DC.
- Fellows attend weekly group sessions with their mentor, following a curriculum exploring the links between social change advocacy, progressive Christianity and spiritual practice. These sessions provide a place for sharing concerns, theological reflection and synthesis of the internship work experience.
- Fellows participate in a 1-day Auburn Media Training Workshop, a tailored training program to prepare religious leaders and laypeople for communicating effectively with the media.
- Fellows write 3 bi-weekly reflections, participate in occasional conference calls with Beatitudes Society Staff, blog on our website, and write an end-of-summer reflection and evaluation.
Logistics
- Applicants must be Student Members of The Beatitudes Society and must be enrolled in seminary or divinity school to apply. Join online here - it's FREE. (If you've ever joined before, you're eligible.)
- Fellows will receive a $3,000 stipend from The Beatitudes Society to help cover travel, housing, and living expenses.
- Fellows are responsible for securing and paying for their own housing. We have a list of housing options to help with this process.
Application Process
- First, read about each Fellowship position.
- Fill out one general application. Click here to download the application.
- Write cover letters for each position for which you'd like to be considered.
- You may apply for as many positions as you'd like.
- Applications will be accepted December 15, 2009 - February 15, 2010.
- More detailed instructions are included in the application.
The Beatitudes Society, a project of the Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, and people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities.