October 22, 2021
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Ernest Brooks, Rev. John Helmiere, and Rev. Aracelis Vazquez-Haye to its Board of Trustees. FTE’s Board of Trustees is responsible for governing and advancing the organization’s mission to cultivate diverse young adults to be faithful, wise, and courageous leaders for the church and academy. Elected by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), FTE trustees serve three-year terms that can be renewed up to two times.
April 19, 2021
The Forum for Theological Exploration has selected 16 scholars of color to receive support for their PhD or ThD program in religion, theological studies, or biblical studies. Students will either receive the Fellowship for Doctoral Students of African Descent or the Fellowship for Latino/a, Asian and First Nations Doctoral Students. Each Fellow will be awarded a living stipend up to $25,000 to help further their studies beyond the coursework stage.
February 12, 2021
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Matt Bloom, the Rev. Aisha Brooks-Lytle and Ms. Andrea Perrett to its Board of Trustees.“ These three leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will help FTE grow its capacity to shape the next generation of faithful leaders,” said FTE President Stephen Lewis.
April 06, 2020
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is pleased to announce it has selected 16 doctoral students of color to join its long-standing community of theological scholars.
Students will either receive the Fellowship for Doctoral Students of African Descent or the Fellowship for Latino/a, Asian and First Nations Doctoral Students. Each Fellow will receive a living stipend up to $25,000 to support their PhD or ThD program in religion, theological or biblical studies beyond the coursework stage.
February 06, 2020
Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is pleased to announce the election of Soon Mee Kim to its Board of Trustees.
January 21, 2020
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) begins the new year with two senior directors and redesigned teams to advance its mission to cultivate diverse young adults to be faithful, wise, and courageous leaders for the church and academy.
June 21, 2019
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) announces the departure of Matthew Wesley Williams, vice president of strategic initiatives, with deep gratitude for his leadership. After 15 years of service and impactful leadership, Williams will assume the role of interim president at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta upon the retirement of current President, Dr. Edward L. Wheeler. A graduate of ITC and an ordained Presbyterian Elder, Williams will begin his transition into the role on July 10, 2019.
April 02, 2019
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) has selected 30 scholars of color to receive support for their PhD or ThD program in religion, theological studies or biblical studies. Students in this year’s class represent 18 institutions across the country and will either receive the Fellowship for Doctoral Students of African Descent or the Fellowship for Latino/Asian and First Nations Doctoral Students. Each Fellow will receive a living stipend up to $25,000 to help further their studies beyond the coursework stage.
February 19, 2019
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Trustees. The Rev. Dr. Shively T.J. Smith, J. Larry Stine and the Rev. Starsky Wilson bring leadership and experience from theological education, ministry, faith and activism and law.
January 17, 2019
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) welcomes Christina Repoley as its new director of strategic partnerships for organizations serving young adults. In her role, Ms. Repoley will build and manage leadership initiatives with organizations working with young adults in a variety of faith-rooted settings.
April 18, 2018
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is pleased to announce its 2018 class of Doctoral Fellows. This is FTE’s largest class to date and is being celebrated in conjunction with the organization’s 50th anniversary of supporting rising scholars of color through fellowships.
April 19, 2017
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) has selected 16 students across 13 institutions to receive a fellowship to support their PhD or ThD program in religion, theological studies or biblical studies.
March 02, 2017
Institutional leader, pastor and former lawyer, Rev. Skip Masback, was elected by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) to serve on FTE’s Board of Trustees effective February 1, 2017. He joins a community of 10 leaders committed to advancing FTE’s mission and supporting the next generation of pastors and theological educators.
August 15, 2016
Sixteen students across 11 institutions, have been selected to receive a 2016 Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) fellowship to support their PhD or ThD program in religion, theological studies or biblical studies.
March 16, 2016
The Forum for Theological Exploration is pleased to announce its 2015 grant recipients.
February 01, 2016
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) has appointed Dr. Patrick Reyes as the director of strategic partnerships for doctoral initiatives. He is responsible for managing the fellowship program for doctoral students, relationship building and providing support to leaders of theological institutions developing future leaders for the church and academy.
January 12, 2016
Three accomplished leaders in ministry, theological education and religious scholarship have joined the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Board of Trustees. Elected by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), Rev. Drs. Elizabeth Conde-Frazier, Jesse Miranda and Frank Yamada began serving as trustees effective January 1, 2016.
August 12, 2015
Twenty students have been selected to receive a 2015 Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Fellowship for Doctoral Students. FTE supports rising theological educators from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups who are committed to teaching in religion, theology or biblical studies in North American theological schools and universities. In North American theological schools, less than 20 percent of faculties are people of color.
August 04, 2015
Today the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE), in partnership with Chalice Press, releases Ferguson & Faith: Sparking Leadership & Awakening Community by Dr. Leah Gunning Francis. As one of the Englewood Review’s top 25 books to watch out for in the second half of 2015, Ferguson & Faith releases days before the August 9 anniversary of the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri.
January 27, 2015
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) has become an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). NCFDD provides professional development, mentoring and networking to help graduate students, postdoctoral students and faculty thrive in their scholarship and teaching.
For more information please contact Kimberly R. Daniel. kdaniel@fteleaders.org p 678-369-6243