The School of Mission and Theology is a leading Scandinavian institution related to the global ministry of the church, with study programmes in Theology (B.Th., M.Th., Ph.D.) and Religious Studies and Intercultural Communication (B.A.). The school has approximately 330 students and a staff of 40 people.

There are two three years’ scholarships available at the School of Mission and Theology in Stavanger, Norway. The scholarships are primarily intended for younger candidates who want to take a Ph.D. degree in Theology.

The doctoral programme of the School comprises five theological disciplines: Old Testament, New Testament, Church and Mission History, Systematic Theology, Theology of Mission. All projects must fall within one of these disciplines. Regarding one of the two scholarships the School will give priority to a project in biblical studies, i.e. either the discipline Old Testament or the discipline New Testament.

Regarding one of the scholarships the appointment will be made by the end of April 2007, and the person appointed is supposed to start as a research fellow in August or September. Regarding the second scholarship the appointment will be made either at the same time or in the middle of June 2007, and the person appointed will take up the position as a research fellow by January 1, 2008.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Theology, a cand.theol. degree, or equivalent.

The successful applicant must be in agreement with the profile and policies of the School of Mission and Theology (cf. the Regulations of the School and the Strategy Document). Personal abilities and suitability, creativity, willingness to do one’s best and to co-operate are emphasised.

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A salary will be paid in accordance with code 1017 on the Norwegian government salary scale. The School of Mission and Theology is affiliated with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund in its pension and insurance scheme.

Further information about the scholarships can be obtained from the Dean of Research, Prof. Jostein Ådna (tel. [+47] 51516228; e-mail: jostein.aadna@mhs.no ) or the Dean of Studies, Einar Engebretsen (tel. [+47] 51516222; e-mail: einar.engebretsen@mhs.no ).

A written application in three copies on the set form together with a project description and Curriculum Vitae with certified copies of examination results must be submitted by February 26, 2007. The project description should be five to ten pages long and will weigh heavily in the evaluation of the applicants. (Please ignore the note in the application form on 1 April and 1 October as the regular closing dates for applications for admission to the programme.)