"A sustainable way to empower men and women" for the church's ministries
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is calling for scholarship applications for studies and training related to theological, diaconal and development work. “Education is a very sustainable way to empower men and women for their work in the church and its different ministries,” says Rev. Katariina Kiilunen, program executive for Capacity Building and Leadership Development.
“We encourage all churches to submit applications and provide suitable candidates with the opportunity to obtain good qualifications and develop their personal potential in order to serve their churches well.”
Applications can be made for a variety of study programs and courses, undergraduate as well as post-graduate studies. Short-term scholarships of up to one year for training courses, workshops, exchange programs, or research projects are also available.
“This scholarship program provides opportunities to churches and students for working in fields such as human rights, gender justice, climate justice, psycho-social support or the medical field,” Kiilunen explains the wide range of possibilities. Students’ qualifications should directly benefit the ministries of their churches. Fields of studies can include health, education, sustainability, human rights, gender, environmental studies, food security, and international relations.
In total, 50 scholarships are awarded for studies in diakonia and development, and 30 for theological studies.
Each LWF member church may submit up to five applications, respecting the LWF quota of 40 percent men/women and 20 percent young adults below the age of 30 years. No applications from individuals are considered.
The theological scholarships are open to all LWF member churches. However, preference will be given to applications from Africa, Asia, Central Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and those recommended for higher degrees (masters and doctoral degrees) who intend to work as educators, pastors and church leaders.
With passion for the church and for the world. We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition on a common journey of renewal. We strive to put our faith into action within and beyond the communion, and seek God’s Word and Spirit to guide us.
The LWF is a global communion of 148 churches in the Lutheran tradition, representing over 77 million Christians in 99 countries.
We strive to put our faith into action within and beyond the communion, and seek God’s Word and Spirit to guide us.
This action takes a variety of forms from theological reflection and dialogue with other churches and faiths, to deepening relationships, sharing about our faith, serving those in need and advocating for a more just, peaceful and reconciled world.
We share a vision, purpose and values. We work to strengthen our relationships and build an inclusive, respectful communion. We are on a common journey of renewal shaped and enriched by the different contexts within which we live.
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