Writers with graduate training in religion wanted | $1,500 per writer

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SOJOURNERS 

Deadline: 1 June 2020

Sojourners is an independent,  award-winning publication of faith, culture, and politics. Since 1971,  they have published work on racial and social justice, peace, and  environmental stewardship. Sojourners reaches more than 5 million annual  readers, attracts more than 7 million annual page views, and has more  than 309k social media followers. The majority of its readers are  progressive Christians from a variety of denominational backgrounds who  are interested in putting their faith into action for social justice.

CURRENT PARTNERSHIP

Sacred  Writes is now accepting applications from scholars for up to three  funded writing fellowships with Sojourners. Applicants must have  graduate level training in religious studies, theology, biblical  studies, or a related field. The deadline for applications is 1 June  2020.

SCOPE

The goal of this  partnership is to develop, support, and amplify emerging, diverse voices  writing about religion and social justice for the public. Sojourners is  particularly interested in scholars whose work interacts with the  Christian tradition, and who have expertise in areas such as (but not  limited to) biblical studies, race, gender, disability, and climate  justice. This fellowship is open to faculty, independent scholars, and  graduate students.

Sojourners will host up to three  fellowships. The scholars selected will produce two articles in the  areas of their expertise, ranging from 500-2000 words, between 1 July  2020 and 1 December 2020. Articles can take on a variety of forms,  including analysis, creative criticism, opinion, and heavily researched  reporting. Scholars selected will work with Sojourners editors to refine  their article ideas and make revisions. Associate Editor Daniel José  Camacho will coordinate mentoring for all scholars.

Sacred Writes will provide a $1500 stipend for each scholar partnered with Sojourners.

TO APPLY

Please submit the following materials through the online form:

• Cover Letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest in the  partnership. Sojourners is looking for sincerity, creativity, and style.  
• Be sure to include:
  • Your area of expertise and why you’re passionate about it
  • How your area of expertise can help us understand something new about contemporary issues of faith and social justice
  • At least one article idea you would like to pursue for Sojourners
• CV, including any relevant writing and public scholarship experience

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Submissions: Via the webform

Website: https://www.sacred-writes.org/sojourners