Figge Fellows

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The John and Pat Figge Fellowship Program brings together issues of global concern and theological reflection in faculty-mentored student research projects. It is a highly selective, one-year program open to Georgetown undergraduates in all years, all schools, and all majors. Peer collaboration and faculty mentorship are essential components. Completed research projects are presented to peers, faculty, deans, and other distinguished members of the university community.

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Figge Fellows Senior Mentor

Kim Daniels is the director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University. She was appointed by Pope Francis as a Member of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication and a member of the Synod 2021-2024 Communications Commission.

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What is the Figge Fellowship?

The program began with the inspiration and generosity of the John and Pat Figge family. It brings together issues of global concern and theological reflection in faculty-mentored student research projects.

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What is the Underlying Methodology?

The aim of the fellowship is to encourage Hilltop undergraduates to engage in deep, serious, and consequential “theological reflection on the human problems of today”.

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Origins

The program began at the inspiration and with the generosity of the John and Pat Figge family. They launched their first undergraduate student research fellowship under the auspices of the Woodstock Theological Center in 2009. In the decade (plus) since its inception, the program found a new home in Georgetown College’s Catholic Studies Program and grown. Its aim, however, has remained constant: to encourage Hilltop undergraduates to engage in deep, serious, and consequential “theological reflection on the human problems of today.”

Contact

With questions about applying, please get in touch with the student coordinators.

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