Travel Scholarship for International/Interfaith Engagement Announced

September 14, 2009

The Tsubaki Grand Shrine Travel Scholarship for Meadville Lombard Theological Seminarians is now available to Meadville Lombard seminarians whose formation would be enhanced through international and interfaith engagement.  Scholarship recipients will be provided with expenses for travel (not to exceed $2,000) to the Tsubaki Grand Shrine (TGS) in Suzuka, Japan, as well as room and board at the Shrine for two to three weeks' residence.

This is a great opportunity for Meadville Lombard students.  TGS is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, dating back to the first century BCE.  The long-standing relationship between Meadville Lombard and TGS has its roots within the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF).

The scholar's visit may occur between December 2009 and August 2010 (to be coordinated with TGS) and will be considered a Rotation (an on-site experience linked to a traditional academic course) with the approval of the student's faculty advisor.  As outlined in the Meadville Lombard Academic Handbook, the TGS Scholar will receive one full credit for the rotation. Ordinary tuition rates will apply for the rotation.

A full description of the Travel Scholarship is available here.  It includes complete information, application procedures, and deadlines.  Learn more about the Shrine at their website.  Or, feel free to contact Lee Barker who has visited the Shrine.