The Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies Research Fellowship

The Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies Research Fellowship is a full tuition scholarship awarded to graduate students in either the MA in Theology or the MA in History of Christianity who plan to pursue doctoral studies in Patristics or Early Christianity.

Fellowship Criteria

Student in either MA in Theology or MA in History of Christianity.
Plans to pursue PhD focusing on Early Christianity.
Must complete an MA thesis on a topic in Early Christian Studies as part of the degree requirements.
Responsibilities of this research fellowship involve 10 hours a week assisting the Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies with engaging in sustained research related to the early Church.

Award Amount

Full tuition for the duration of the degree program.

Application Requirements

Amission to either the MA in Theology or History of Christianity with a concentration in Early Christianity.

300-500 word essay describing educational goals and tentative topic for an M.A. Thesis.

Minimum 3.5 GPA.

Proficiency in either Greek or Latin.

Research Paper 10-15 pages.

Personal Interview is required (or in some cases a phone interview).

Application Process
The Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies Research Fellowship Application

Application Deadlines

Fall: March 15