Phase 1 Recipients

Illuminating Theological Inquiry and Christian Ethics Through Training in Psychological Science

Christian theologians interested in becoming conversant in the psychological sciences are invited to apply to for a one-year cross-training program. Participants will receive two intensive training sessions in the psychological sciences to gain basic competency in the psychological science methods and content and will be invited to participate in twice monthly virtual research presentations throughout the academic year. This program will help theologians build supportive and collaborative interpersonal relationships with other theologians interested in the psychological sciences as well as a group of psychologists interested in working on research of interest to theologians. Theologian awardees will be eligible for up to an additional $45,000 of salary funding for additional training and $5,000-40,000 for a collaborative empirical study with a psychology lab in subsequent years, if selected. A similar level of funding is available for the psychology mentors in Phases 2 and 3.

Duration: 13 months; includes one-week intensives May 2023 and May 2024

Stipend: $7,000

Phase 1 Recipients

Dr. Toni Alimi

Dr. Alina Beary

Dr. Jennifer Allen Craft

Dr. Ericka Shawndricka Dunbar

Dr. Elise M. Edwards

Dr. Matt Elia

Dr. Kate Finley

Dr. Daniel Lee Hill

Dr. Jamal-Dominique Hopkins

Dr. Kelly R. Iverson

Dr. Angela Knobel

Dr. Mandy McMichael

Dr. Anna Mercedes

Dr. Kathryn Reklis

Dr. Brent A. Strawn

Dr. Megan Loumagne Ulishney

Dr. Myles Werntz