The Theological Horizons Fellows Programs supports students as they wrestle through concepts of Calling through Constraints and Commitments, reflecting Theological Horizons’ commitment to discover Christ at the intersection of faith, thought, and life. Fellows are selected through a competitive application process and, except for the Perkins Fellows, must be Fourth Years who will soon transition from college. Each Fellow or Intern is placed into one of three cohorts with a particular vocational focus:
Horizons Fellows: Vocational Discernment through Intensive Relational Discipleship
Ten Horizons Fellows explore vocational discernment through intensive relational discipleship, guided by Mentors from varied careers, with a focus on developing a theologically rich understanding of personal calling to be pursued in all arenas of work and life.
Through a fall retreat, monthly discussions as a cohort of Fellows, individual meetings with Mentors and the Program Director, and large group lectures and workshops, we guide them to sense the horizon where the limitless sky and the concrete earth meet.
Perkins Fellows: Vocational Discernment through Community Engagement
Five Perkins Fellows explore vocation through weekly community engagement. Named after the great Christian community development leader John M. Perkins, this program builds bridges between the University and the community through mutually-beneficial service-learning partnerships. Perkins Fellows are placed with a community partner to connect their learning through service and theological reflection. Fellows receive mentoring and training in cross-cultural engagement and community development, with an eye towards vocational discernment in these fields of work.
Participation in the Fellows is by application each spring. This year's deadline is March 11, 2024.
To learn more about the Horizons or Perkins Fellows programs, talk to Christy Yates at Vintage lunch on Fri, Feb 2nd or email her at christy@theologicalhorizons.org
Vintage LUNCH INTERNS: Vocational Discernment through Campus Ministry (PAID)
Up to 3 Vintage Fellows explore vocational discernment through leadership in the campus ministry of Theological Horizons at the University of Virginia. They are the logistical team behind our weekly Vintage Lunch series. In additional to coordinating the lunch, Interns have a chance to glean from the Vintage Lunch curriculum and apply the teachings and lessons from faithful Christan saints & sinners to their own lives. The Vintage Lunch Intern gains intensive and wide-ranging experience in event planning & volunteer management and an up-close background in small non-profit management. Vintage Intern Applications will be accepted until filled.
To learn more about the Vintage Intern program, talk to Mary-Dryden Maio at Vintage lunch any Friday or email her at mary-dryden@theologicalhorizons.org