We're happy to share the following announcements from our friends at other institutions around the country and the world
(listed in order of date/deadline):
Apply Now for 2025-26 Scholarships in Catholic Studies or Catholic Theology at Durham University
The Centre for Catholic Studies (CCS) at Durham University is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-26 term:
• In partnership with the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ), CCS is offering
ONE (1) FCJ Bicentenary Scholarship to a full-time or part-time MA or PhD candidate in Catholic Theology or Catholic Studies in Durham University's Department of Theology and Religion. The award includes full tuition fees (at the UK/Home rate) and a maintenance allowance of up to the UKRI level (pro rata) per annum.
• CCS is also offering
other tuition-fee-only awards, made possible by donations from the Congregation of Jesus, the Carmelite Nuns, the Hartley Trust, and individual donors.
Online MA in Catholic Theology from Durham University
Program Name: Catholic Theology (Distance Learning, DL)
Program Duration: 2-3 years part time
Hosted by: Durham University
Location: Online
Registration & Details Here
The MA in Catholic Theology is an academically rigorous and highly flexible: students can work through material at their own pace, studying equally well in any time zone and in many different life situations, alongside work, ministry, family or caring obligations. It is also possible to enroll for a
Postgraduate Certificate (PCert) or a
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) as well as the full MA.
Franciscan Studies Online Summer School June 2025
Register Here
Details & Course Information Here
The Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham University is running a two-week, online school in Franciscan Studies this June 9-20. Encounter the riches of Franciscan theology, history, and spirituality and explore their relevance for today. World experts in Franciscan studies lead video lectures and live Teams sessions, and offer the opportunity to interact with participants from around the globe in small group seminars.
2025 Courses
Franciscan Reform and Renewal
Br. Bill Short OFM
June 9-13
• Includes public lecture 'Sandals, Spaniards and Scotus: Defending Francis and His Friars 400 Years After His Death' by Professor John McCafferty
Heart Speaks to Heart: Franciscan Foundations for Moral Theology
Professor Mary Beth Ingham CSJ
June 16-20
• Includes public lecture 'Francis of Assisi, Francis of Rome and a Church Reimagined' by Sr. Margaret Carney
Advanced Seminar: The Heart Ascending: Bonaventure on Love, Wisdom, the Road to God
Dr. William Crozier
June 9-20