The Langham Partnership 1910 Centenary PhD Scholarships

Langham Partnership is working with four centres of theological training in the UK to offer four PhD scholarships starting in 2010, as a way of marking the centenary of the Edinburgh World Missionary Conference of 1910. The scholarships are for PhD students from the Majority (Developing) World. They are available for study at Edinburgh University, the Oxford Centre of Mission Studies, London School of Theology and International Christian College, Glasgow.

Langham Partnership has over the past 30 years helped to sponsor almost 300 scholars to complete PhD degrees. The work of the Langham Partnership scholarship programme is focused on the Majority (Developing) World, and the 1910 Centenary PhD Scholarships are intended to benefit students from there. The Edinburgh World Missionary Conference of 1910 anticipated the predominant role which church leaders from the Global South would play in the future, and this scheme is therefore an appropriate way of marking its centenary. The Scholarships represent the commitment of the four institutions to engage in dialogue with churches in the Developing World (Majority), and assist with the training of strategic church leaders from there.

Applicants must demonstrate that they have outstanding academic potential, be strategic Christian leaders, and have strong backing from established Christian leadership within the Majority World. Full eligibility criteria can be obtained from the Langham Partnership website www.langhampartnership.org, and the four participating institutions.

Further enquiries can be addressed to scholarships.lpuki@langhampartnership.org.

Closing date for applications is 30 November 2009.

Details of The Four Scholarships

Edinburgh University / Langham Partnership ‘1910 Centenary Scholarship’

This scholarship for a student from the Majority World is for up to £14,000 per annum, which will cover Edinburgh University fees, and make a small contribution towards maintenance costs. Starting in September 2010, the PhD sponsorship will be awarded for up to 3 years, depending on satisfactory progression. It is open to applicants from across the theological disciplines of biblical studies, theology, ethics, church history, and world Christianity.  Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they are able to raise the rest of the maintenance figure set by the UK Borders Agency for obtaining a Student Visa. Those applying should have already completed a postgraduate Masters degree in which they have scored GPA of 3.7, or 67%. Applicants should apply both to the University of Edinburgh and the Langham Partnership, and on each separate application indicate clearly that they intend to apply for the Edinburgh / Langham Partnership ‘1910 Centenary Scholarship’. A form for the Langham Partnership Scholarship scheme, and the eligibility criterion, can be found on the UK scholarship pages of the Langham Partnership website: www.langhampartnership.org.

Oxford Centre for Mission Studies / Langham Partnership ‘1910 Centenary Scholarship’

Starting in September 2010 this scholarship for a student from the Majority World is tenable for up to six years of part-time PhD study at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, depending on satisfactory progression. It will cover course fees at OCMS, and provide up to £4,000 towards expenses and maintenance. The applicant’s sending institution must commit to contribute at least a further £2,000 per year towards support. The student will be required to raise extra sums required to meet the support levels required by the UK Borders Agency for student visa application. Before commencement of the award students must have completed the OCMS research induction course, and obtained registration with the University of Wales. OCMS and Langham Partnership welcome applications from students wishing to study in ‘Mission-related’ research in various areas. Applicants should apply both to OCMS and the Langham Partnership, and on each separate application indicate clearly that they intend to apply for the OCMS  / Langham Partnership ‘1910 Centenary Scholarship’. A form for the Langham Partnership Scholarship scheme, and the eligibility criterion, can be found on the UK scholarship pages of the Langham Partnership website: www.langhampartnership.org.

London School of Theology / Langham Partnership 1910 Centenary Scholarship

Starting in September 2010 this scholarship for a student from the Majority World is tenable for up to three years of PhD study at London School of Theology, depending on satisfactory progression. It will cover full course fees at LST, and £6,000 towards fully-catered accommodation at LST. The student will be required to raise at least a further £2,000 per year in maintenance from home institution, church, or other sources to meet the support levels required by the UK Border Agency for a student visa application. Because of the nature of the accommodation available, this scholarship is only suitable for a single student, or a student who will study in the UK without bringing spouse and dependents. Those applying should already have a UK or US postgraduate Masters degree, or equivalent, in which they have scored GPA of at least 3.5, or over 60%. The subject areas for which this scholarship is available are Old Testament, New Testament, Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Ethics, Islamics and Christian-Muslim relations.

Applicants should apply both to LST and the Langham Partnership, and on each separate application indicate clearly that they intend to apply for the LST / Langham Partnership ‘1910 Centenary Scholarship’. A form for the Langham Partnership Scholarship scheme, and the eligibility criterion, can be found on the UK scholarship pages of the Langham Partnership website: www.langhampartnership.org.

International Christian College / Langham Partnership 1910 Centenary Scholarship

Starting in September 2010 this scholarship for a student from the Majority World is tenable for up to three years of PhD study at International Christian College on the joint PhD programme with Aberdeen University, depending on satisfactory progression. It will cover course fees at ICC, and £8,000 towards self-catering accommodation at ICC. The student will be required to raise extra sums required to meet the support levels required by the UK Borders Agency for student visa application home institution, church, or other sources. This scholarship is best suited to a single student, or a student who will study in the UK without bringing spouse and dependents. Those applying should already have a UK or US postgraduate Masters degree, or equivalent, in which they have scored GPA of at least 3.5, or over 60%.

ICC is willing to consider applications in the subject areas of New Testament, Practical Theology, Theology and Church History. Applicants should apply both to ICC and the Langham Partnership, and on each separate application indicate clearly that they intend to apply for the ICC / Langham Partnership 1910 Centenary Scholarship’. A form for the Langham Partnership Scholarship scheme, and the eligibility criterion, can be found on the UK scholarship pages of the Langham Partnership website: www.langhampartnership.org.