SATS PhD Scholarship Studies in Church and Society for the Africa We Want (African Union Agenda 2063) 2022
SATS is proud to announce a full PhD scholarship for emerging theologians interested in Studies in Church and Society with ‘The Africa We Want’ (African Union Agenda 2063). This PhD scholarship opens an exciting opportunity for emerging scholars to make an original contribution by addressing African realities in conversation with regional and global trends.
About South African Theological Seminary (SATS)
SATS was founded by the Lonehill Village Church. It is an independent institution under the oversight of a Board of Directors, and it remains in close relationship with the founding church.
Aim and Benefits of SATS PhD Scholarship
Applicants who meet all the academic and registration requirements will be considered for a full PhD scholarship at SATS. The committee will select only one applicant for the scholarship. The scholarship is conditional upon continued performance throughout the doctoral journey.
Requirements for SATS PhD Scholarship Qualification
You may apply if you:
- Live on the African continent.
- Hold an accredited research master’s degree in Theology or related fields.
What should be the topic or focus of your doctoral research?
SATS does not prescribe or limit the topic of your doctoral research. However, applicants may consult the following list of SATS’ research priorities (not in order of importance):
- Theological reflections on the African Union’s Agenda 2063
- Discipleship and digital ecclesiology in post-Covid 19 Africa
- Biblical Spiritual Formation for the church in Africa
- Pentecostalization in Africa
- The Effects of the Prosperity Gospel in Africa
- Ecotheology / Theo-ecology in Africa
- Ecclesiology in Africa
- The Kingdom of God in Africa
- Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Peace Making in Africa
- Theology and Social / Political / Economic Transformation in Africa
- Theology and African Art
- Gender-based Violence in Africa
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Interview date, Process and Venue for SATS PhD Scholarship
The process starts with a general advertisement of the scholarship. The due date for applications is 7th November, 2022. Thereafter, a panel of SATS academics will draw up a shortlist of the three most promising applications. They will submit a recommendation to SATS’s Management Team for approval. Next, SATS will engage with the chosen candidate to clarify the final details and conditions of the scholarship. The chosen candidate will be announced by 9th December 2022. Finally, arrangements will be made for the candidate to formally commence their PhD studies.
Application Deadline
November 7, 2022
How to Apply
Write an essay and email it to Marilyn Schott, the SATS PhD registrar, at marilyn@sats.ac.za. The essay must include the following:
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Your personal profile including a description of the ministry in which you are involved (100-200 words)
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Preliminary title (10-25 words)
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An abstract (200-300 words)
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A short explanation of the uniqueness of your proposed research (50-100 words)
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A short description of the potential significance of your proposed research (100-200 words)
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Tell us why you think you merit the scholarship (100-200 words)
*The essay must include a focus on Studies in Church and Society and the Africa We Want (Agenda 2063). Any essays that do not fulfil these requirements will not be considered.
For further information
Please contact Marilyn Schott (marilyn@sats.ac.za).
For more details, visit SATS website.
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