SATS is proud to announce the 2025 full PhD scholarship for emerging African theologians interested in Biblical Hermeneutics. This PhD scholarship opens an exciting opportunity for emerging scholars to make an original contribution by engaging with the field of biblical hermeneutics in Africa.
Holding to the trustworthiness and efficacy of Scripture, SATS is inviting proposals that explore the relationship between text and context, and the transformative power of the Scriptures to shape faith communities.
Who can apply?
You may apply if you:
- Live on the African continent.
- Holdan accredited master’s degree in theology or related fields.
What should be the topic or focus of your doctoral research?
The study must address a contextual African issue through a text-centred interpretation of a selected biblical passage.
What is the process SATS will follow with this scholarship?
The process starts with a general advertisement of the scholarship. The due date for applications is 18th October 2024. Thereafter, a panel of SATS academics will interview the best applicants and draw up a shortlist of the three most promising applications. They will submit a recommendation to SATS’s Senior Management Team for approval. Next, SATS will engage with the chosen candidate to clarify the final details and conditions of the scholarship. The chosen candidate will be announced by 6th December 2024. Finally, arrangements will be made for the candidate to formally commence their PhD studies.
What are the conditions of the scholarship?
Applicants who meet all the academic and registration requirements will be considered for a full PhD scholarship at SATS. The committee will select only one applicant for the scholarship. The scholarship is conditional upon continued performance throughout the doctoral journey.
How do I apply?
Write an essay and email it to Marilyn Schott, the SATS PhD registrar, at
- Your personal profile including a description of the ministry in which you are involved (100–200 words)
- Preliminary title (10–25 words)
- An abstract (200–300 words)
- A short explanation of the uniqueness of your proposed research (50–100 words)
- A short description of the potential significance of your proposed research (100–200 words)
- Tell us why you think you merit the scholarship (100–200 words
*The essay must include a focus on Biblical Hermeneutics in Africa. Any essays that do not fulfil these requirements will not be considered.
For further information
Please contact Marilyn Schott (
