The Panel on Theological Education of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) makes recommendations for the expenditure of funds from the Theological Education Endowment Trust subject to the approval of the UUA President.

The Panel provides basic support for Unitarian Universalist theological school programs at Starr King School for the Ministry, Meadville/Lombard Theological School and Harvard Divinity School. Dependent upon the availability of funding, the Panel entertains grant requests that further theological education in its broader interpretations.

Charge to the Committee

The Panel on Theological Education makes recommendations for the expenditure of funds from the Theological Education Endowment Trust subject to the approval of the UUA Board of Trustees.
The Panel also supports the UUA Internship Clearinghouse and funds a scholarship program which is available only to students in degree programs leading toward a Ph.D in a field directly related to Unitarian Universalism.

Members of the Panel on Theological Education

• Rev. Dr. Stephanie May, Chair
• Rev. Darcy Baxter
• Dr. Anthony B. Pinn
• Dr. Dan McKanan, dmckanan@hds.harvard.edu
• Dr. Janice Marie Johnson, jmjohnson@uua.org
• Rev. Darrick Jackson, djackson@uua.org

• Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, president@uua.org

  School Representatives:

• Dr. Elías Ortega, President, Meadville Lombard Theological School
• Rev. Dr. Rosemary Bray McNatt, President, Starr King School for the Ministry

Fund for Nurturing Unitarian Universalist Scholarship

The Panel on Theological Education is receiving applications for grants up to $25,000 from UU scholars who are committed to strengthening the UU movement through research and publication, excellence in teaching, and educational leadership.

• Guidelines and Application