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Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Welcomes New Director of Community Engagement for Doctoral Initiatives

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Samaria Divine as the new Director of Community…

07/01/2024

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Celebrates Seventy Years of Faith and Exploration

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) marked a milestone on Saturday, April 27, as it celebrated 70 years of shaping the future of the church…

05/15/2024

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Reveals Awardees for the 2024 Doctoral Fellowship Program

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) proudly announces the selection of 16 scholars of color as recipients of FTE’s prestigious Doctoral…

05/02/2024

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE)  Announces 2024 Board of Trustees

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) proudly announces its 2024 board members, embodying a collective commitment to nurturing…

04/04/2024

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Welcomes 17 Rising Scholars of Color Into Its 2023 Class of Doctoral Fellows

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) selected 17 scholars of color to receive financial support for their PhD or ThD program in religion,…

05/01/2023

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Awards Doctoral Fellowships to 17 Scholars of Color

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) selects 17 scholars of color to receive support for their PhD or ThD program in religion, theological…

05/02/2022

Three New Members Join the Forum for Theological Exploration’s Board of Trustees

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Ernest Brooks, Rev. John Helmiere, and Rev. Aracelis…

10/22/2021

Forum for Theological Exploration Selects 16 Scholars of Color for its Doctoral Fellowship

The Forum for Theological Exploration has selected 16 scholars of color to receive support for their PhD or ThD program in religion, theological…

04/19/2021

Forum for Theological Exploration Welcomes Three New Board Trustees

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Matt Bloom, the Rev. Aisha Brooks-Lytle and Ms. Andrea…

02/09/2021

FTE Awards 16 Scholars of Color Doctoral Fellowships

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is pleased to announce it has selected 16 doctoral students of color to join its long-standing…

04/06/2020

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Elects Soon Mee Kim to its Board of Trustees

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is pleased to announce the election of Soon Mee Kim to its Board of Trustees.

02/07/2020

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Announces New Senior Directors and Organizational Teams

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) begins the new year with two senior directors and redesigned teams to advance its mission to cultivate…

01/10/2020

FTE Announces the Departure of its Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) announces the departure of Matthew Wesley Williams, vice president of strategic initiatives, with deep…

06/21/2019

FTE Selects 30 Scholars of Color for its Doctoral Fellowship

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) has selected 30 scholars of color to receive support for their PhD or ThD program in religion,…

04/02/2019

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Welcomes Three New Board Trustees

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…

02/05/2019

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Appoints New Director

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) welcomes Christina Repoley as its new director of strategic partnerships for organizations serving…

01/16/2019

Forum for Theological Exploration Welcomes Largest Class of Doctoral Fellows in its History

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…

04/18/2018

FTE Announces Recipients of 2017 Fellowship for Doctoral Students

The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) has selected 16 students across 13 institutions to receive a fellowship to support their PhD or ThD…

04/18/2017

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Announces New Trustee

Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) has announced the appointment of a new trustee. Elected by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS),…

02/20/2014

The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) Announces A Name Change

Today The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) announced that it has changed its name to Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE). The name change…

01/06/2014

FTE Appoints Paul Bois Vice President of Human Resources and Administration

Paul K. Bois has been named Vice President of Human Resources and Administration for The Fund for Theological Education (FTE). He will serve as a…

12/29/2013

FTE Board of Trustees Announces Fellowship Endowment Funds to Honor Sharon Watson Fluker and Melissa

The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) Board of Trustees has created two new endowment funds to honor departing Vice Presidents Sharon Watson…

12/29/2013