Finally, grant funds will support small groups of researchers to pursue the pilot projects and disseminate their findings. Each group will explore both novel approaches to collaborative theological scholarship and innovative ways to disseminate the findings of that scholarship to a broad range of publics. According to Stephen Graham, ATS senior director of programs and services, who will oversee the project, “Dramatic changes across the globe, particularly in the area of technology, have affected theological scholarship, including how research is done, emerging new topics to be studied, and unanticipated ways to communicate findings to various publics.” He added, “These changes are made even more influential by the rapid demographic shifts taking place in North America and the changes in adherence and practice experienced by communities of faith. In response, the missions of many schools have broadened to include a wider range of vocations. Consequently, it becomes evident that theological scholars face the need for significant adaptation in their work.” The award to ATS is to 36 organizations. The Theology program awarded three grants to support scholarship, ministry, and public engagement, while nine additional grants through the Luce Fund for Theological Education will support innovation at institutions of theological education, all ATS member schools or affiliates. ### The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) is a membership organization of more than 270 graduate schools across North America. The Association provides a host of programs, services, research, and other resources to support the work of administrators and faculty at member schools. The Commission on Accrediting of ATS accredits institutions and approves degree programs offered by accredited schools.
Finally, grant funds will support small groups of researchers to pursue the pilot projects and disseminate their findings. Each group will explore both novel approaches to collaborative theological scholarship and innovative ways to disseminate the findings of that scholarship to a broad range of publics. According to Stephen Graham, ATS senior director of programs and services, who will oversee the project, “Dramatic changes across the globe, particularly in the area of technology, have affected theological scholarship, including how research is done, emerging new topics to be studied, and unanticipated ways to communicate findings to various publics.” He added, “These changes are made even more influential by the rapid demographic shifts taking place in North America and the changes in adherence and practice experienced by communities of faith. In response, the missions of many schools have broadened to include a wider range of vocations. Consequently, it becomes evident that theological scholars face the need for significant adaptation in their work.” The award to ATS is to 36 organizations. The Theology program awarded three grants to support scholarship, ministry, and public engagement, while nine additional grants through the Luce Fund for Theological Education will support innovation at institutions of theological education, all ATS member schools or affiliates. ### The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) is a membership organization of more than 270 graduate schools across North America. The Association provides a host of programs, services, research, and other resources to support the work of administrators and faculty at member schools. The Commission on Accrediting of ATS accredits institutions and approves degree programs offered by accredited schools.
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