Applications are now open for the 2017-2018 Russell Berrie Fellowships! 

Apply for the Russell Berrie Fellowship in Interreligious Studies Today! 

The Russell Berrie Fellowship targets priests, religious, and members of the laity for the purpose of studying at the Angelicum to obtain a Licence Degree or a Diploma in Interreligious Studies.

What is the Russell Berrie Fellowship?
This program is a timely initiative at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum). The goal of the Fellowship Program is to build bridges between Christian, Jewish, and other religious traditions by providing the next generation of religious leaders with a comprehensive understanding of and dedication to interfaith issues.

Who can apply?
In order to be eligible to apply for a Russell Berrie Fellowship, candidates must first prove that they have gained or are eligible to gain admission to the Licence or Diploma in Interreligious Studies Program at the Angelicum.

What is included?
The award will provide one year of financial support for Russell Berrie Fellows to pursue a Licence Degree or a Diploma in Interreligious Studies at the Angelicum. It is intended to cover tuition, a modest living stipend, examination fees, a modest book allowance, and travel to and from the recipient's home country once a year.

What is the Russell Berrie Foundation?
The Russell Berrie Foundation carries on the values and passions of the late Russell Berrie, through promoting the continuity of the Jewish people, and fostering religious understanding and pluralism.

Application Deadline: 
April 30, 2017