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The Research Fellowship, a pivotal component of the master’s program at Bossey, takes place every spring semester and serves as a bridge between academic study and practical application. This immersive experience allows students to gain a deeper understanding of the WCC’s programmatic and administrative work.
“It gives them practical experience of ecumenical work, which they can then reflect on academically,” said Rev. Dr Benjamin Simon, dean of the Ecumenical Institute and director of the WCC Commission on Ecumenical Education and Formation.
This year’s preparatory program featured a range of 90-minute sessions covering key topics, including the WCC constitution and vision, communication strategy, finances and funding, gender-based violence, youth engagement in the ecumenical movement, and economic and ecological justice.
Following this intensive orientation, the students will embark on six-week internships, contributing actively to one of the WCC's thematic areas.
“The students do not only reflect on ecumenical theology theoretically, but also encounter the daily challenges of the ecumenical movement through their experience during the Research Fellowship,” added Simon.
The program underscores the Ecumenical Institute’s commitment to equipping future leaders with both the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to advance ecumenical dialogue and cooperation globally.
Learn more about the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey and how to apply for study courses
