The Pitts Scholars Program invites Candler School of Theology and Laney Graduate School students to explore theological vocation outside of traditional academic or ecclesial settings. While being mentored by Pitts staff, scholars develop skills relevant to their vocational and theological call as they discern the role of libraries in communities. Pitts Scholars apply their experiences and knowledge to a project that combines theological training with skills that serve ecclesial, academic, and community audiences.
During the program, students will develop relationships with Pitts staff members through one-on-one mentorship based on the students’ expressed interests in Pitts’ collections or library department. Students will receive instruction and hands-on opportunities to apply new skills to their areas of interest and explore theological education beyond the Church or classroom. Pitts Scholars will receive a digital portfolio of their project.
Pitts Scholars Cohorts
2018-19 Scholars
- Jeff Dale (MTS): Study of Annotations in Early Modern Bibles at Pitts
- Caralie Focht (GDR: Hebrew Bible): LGBTQ, Bible and Theology Research Guide
- Tyler Fuller (MTS/MPH): Religion and Health Workshop and Research Guide
- Sid Imes-Burket (MDiv): Buddhism Research Guide
- Jared Jones (GDR: Historical Studies): Reformation World Research Guide
- Kristin Kimberlain (MTS): Hinduism Research Guide
- Nicole Lambelet (MDiv): Pitts Area of Study Resource Assessment
- Alison Leonhart (MDiv): Sex Education in Churches Research Guide
- Jane Nichols (MTS): LGBTQ, Bible and Theology Research Guide
- Davis Roberts (MTS): History of Philosophy Research Guide
- Shaina Turner (MDiv): Theological Writing and Research
- Amy Wheeler (MRPL): John Swanson Art Outreach
- Jackson Wolford (MTS): Ethnography Research Guide
2017-18 Scholars
- Jennifer Aycock (GDR: Historical Studies): World Christianity Guide
- John Barnes (ThM): Hymnody Guide
- Cassandra Casias (Laney Graduate School: Ancient Mediterranean): Women in Early Christianity Guide
- Emmy Corey (GDR: ES): World Christianity Guide
- Jake DeBoer (MDiv): Project Access Wisdom (Pitts-Community Relationships)
- Antavius Franklin (MDiv): Hip Hop and Faith Guide
- Tyler Fuller (MTS/MPH): Religion and Health Guide
- Sarah Kothe (MTS): Catholic Studies Guide
- Liz Miller (MTS): Archives and Access Project
- Hyemin Na (GDR: PCRL): Material Christianities Guide
- Jessi Persson (MDiv): Financial Literacy Guide
- Byron Wratee (MDiv): Hymnody Guide
2016-17 Scholars
- Brady Beard (GDR: HB): Marketing, Digital Image Archive and Reformation Day
- John Michael Blackmon (MDiv): Research Guide on Biblical Reception
- Tyler Dunstan (MDiv): Research Guide on the Greco-Roman Background of the New Testament
- Angela Johnson (MDiv): Research Guide on Black Perspectives in Theology
- Tyler Jones (MTS): Research Guide on Islam
- Zane McGee (GDR: NT): Special Collections Project on Prime Minister Gladstone’s Greek New Testament, Database of Notations (.xlsx file download) and User Guide
- Stephanie Moffit (MDiv): Research Guide on Feminist Theology
- Mary Newton (MTS/JD): Research Guide on Islam
- Marie Ange Rakotoniaina (GDR: HS): Special Collections Project on an 18th c. Hebrew-French Dictionary, Article and User Guide
- Kelsey Spinnato (MTS): Research Guide on Using Images
- Callie Tabor (GDR: TS): Research Guide on Feminist Theology