Jay Phillips Center Scholars in Interreligious Studies

The Jay Phillips Center Scholars in Interreligious Studies program brings together a small group of exceptional emerging scholars each year for mentorship, scholarly development, public engagement, and field-building. The Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies (JPC) is an academic center in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota dedicated to the multi- and interdisciplinary study of interreligious relations and understanding. Fellows work closely with distinguished Senior Scholars-in-Residence, and become part of a multi-generational network shaping the future of Interreligious Studies. This program is offered in collaboration with the Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies (AIIS) and intentionally brings together scholars at different career stages, creating a multi-generational learning community. The program supports scholars in developing pedagogical, peer-coaching, public scholarship, and collaborative academic skills.