The Bernardin Scholars program provides a full-tuition scholarship to lay men and women who express interest in the consistent ethic of life, reconciliation and peacemaking, interreligious dialogue, and seeking common ground.
Bernardin Scholars commit to growing in and realizing the vision of Cardinal Bernardin:
- Reconciliation and Peacemaking
- Interreligious Dialogue
- Consistent Ethic of Life
- Leadership Commitment for the Catholic Church
The scholarship is available for Master of Arts programs or the Doctor of Ministry program.
Visit our Funding Your Studies page to learn more about how to apply.
The Department of Nuance is a monthly podcast co-hosted by the Bernardin Scholars and Bernardin Center Media Fellow, Madison Chastain. The podcast is an opportunity for Scholars to engage in thoughtful, constructive conversations on the most pressing topics for the Church and world, all while inviting dialogue with today’s premier thinkers, activists, and artists. Each episode focuses on a topic of particular interest to a Scholar’s ministry and research, with an eye towards the ecumenism, peacemaking, and consistency that Cardinal Bernardin himself was known for. Previous episode topics include criminal justice reform, climate activism, disability inclusion, LGBTQ+ justice, Catholic unity, and more. Podcast episodes drop monthly and can be found wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Listen in your browser by clicking HERE.
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Peter Cunningham
Associate Director
Ph: 773.371.5432
Steven P. Millies, Ph.D.
Director, The Bernardin Center
Professor of Public Theology