GreenFaith Fellowship Program seeks applications

February 17, 2010 [GreenFaith] The GreenFaith Fellowship Program is seeking applications for its fourth class of fellows. Lay and ordained leaders from diverse religious traditions, and seminary students who have completed a year or equivalent of full-time study, are invited to apply. The application deadline is May 3.

The program consists of three three-day retreats focused on religious-environmental education and worship, "green" consumption and facility management, and environmental justice. Fellows participate in monthly webinars where they present their work to peers and take part in ongoing training and education. Fellows read classic writings on religious-environmentalism from a range of traditions and perspectives. Each fellow also writes an eco-autobiography and eco-theological statement, and carries out a religious-environmental leadership project in his or her own community.

"It's a creative, challenging curriculum that helps participants reach their potential as religious-environmental leaders," says a GreenFaith announcement. "There's nothing else like it -- anywhere."

Fellows are selected through a competitive application process for the 18-month program, which begins in September 2010. GreenFaith seeks applications from diverse ethnic and religious communities. Applications from lay and ordained leaders from the African American, Latino and Asian communities are particularly encouraged.

GreenFaith will hold a conference call from 3–4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, to describe the program to interested candidates. Further information is available here.