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Scholarships and ResearchA Study Opportunity for Research In Reformed Church History THE ALBERT A SMITH FELLOWSHIP The Center for Reformed Church Studies at New Brunswick Seminary is pleased to invite applications for the twelfth annual Albert A Smith Fellowship in Reformed Church History. The Smith Fellowship has been established in honor of the Rev. Albert A Smith, pastor of the First Reformed Church in Schenectady at the time of his death in 1990 who himself wrote a history of the Preakness Reformed Church in Wayne, New Jersey. Gifts from his friends and parishioners have made this program possible The Fellowship provides a stipend of $500.00 and a two-week residency at New Brunswick Seminary to support research into the history of the Reformed Tradition, particularly as it pertains to the RCA. The resources of the seminary and the RCA archives are at the Fellow's disposal, including advice and assistance of the faculty, the RCA archivist, and the library staff. The Fellow also presents a lecture to the seminary community. If you are pursuing a research project for which the Reformed Church archives at New Brunswick Seminary would be helpful, you are encouraged to apply for the Fellowship. Former fellows have included pastors and lay persons with historical interests, as well as professional scholars. Their projects have focused on a variety of topics -- for instance, the evolution of particular congregations or classes, the ideas of leading Reformed figures, and the trajectories of church growth and decline. What about selection criteria? The selection committee looks for applications that show careful planning; a good grasp of the project's purpose, scope, and significance; and clarity about how the results of the project will be disseminated. We are particularly interested in projects to which the applicant has already devoted some energy, so as to be able to show some preliminary results. Interested? Click here for the application information; please address any questions to The Rev. Dr. Barbara Fillette (bfillette@nbts.edu). THE ALVIN J. POPPEN and JOHN R. YOUNG FELLOWSHIP The Alvin J. Poppen and John R. Young Fellowship is established by gifts from friends of Alvin J. Poppen and the late John R. Young. Following the death of John R. Young, the RCA Chaplains Conference established a fund to award a prize in Reformed Worship. At the retirement of Alvin J. Poppen from the denominational staff, a fund was established to support the education of RCA ministers. In order to make the most effective use of the resources available, the two funds have been combined to provide for this fellowship. The Fellowship provides a stipend, travel expenses, and a two-week residency at New Brunswick Theological Seminary to support research in Reformed Worship, particularly as it pertains to the RCA. The resources of the Seminary, as well as the wide variety of worship resources and experiences in the New York metropolitan area, are at the Fellow's disposal. It is expected that the Fellow will provide an experience of the results of the work, by a lecture for the community, a convocation on the theme chosen, a potential Church Herald article, or some other public expression. All persons with an interest in Reformed Worship are encouraged to apply. As travel resources are available, geography is no limitation. The Fellowship is not intended for academic credit. It is an opportunity for personal study to improve the vitality of the worshipping church. The selection committee looks for applications that show careful planning and a good grasp of the project's purpose, scope, and significance. We are particularly interested in projects to which the applicant has already devoted some energy, so as to be able to show some preliminary results. For more information, and for an application form, contact The Rev. Dr. Barbara Fillette (bfillette@nbts.edu). |
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