U of T’s Multi-Faith Centre for Spiritual Study and Practice is a place of community where students can explore spirituality, faith and self-development in all of its complexities. The Centre is a catalyst on campus for interfaith co-operation and navigating religious pluralism, including secular humanism. We engage students in questions of inclusion and difference, especially as students grapple with religious identity, spiritual development and meaning.
Given the interdisciplinary nature of this fellowship, it will be awarded to a graduate student enrolled in any of U of T’s programs as long as the student can demonstrate how their research interest intersects with the mission of the Centre.
The research fellow will have the opportunity to apply their scholarship to student programming, while contributing to scholarship at the Multi-Faith Centre by advancing research on the role of religion and spirituality in student/young adult development within the broader framework of how religion and spirituality is understood in society.
The research will also take into account:
- A peace-building framework that encourages awareness, understanding and the ability to interact with religious pluralism in a respectful and responsible manner.
- Contemporary intersectional issues, e.g. xenophobia, racism and gender.
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Program Eligibility
The research fellow must be a full-time U of T graduate student at either the Masters or Doctoral level. They are expected to work in collaboration with Multi-Faith Centre staff and a faculty member from their area of study. It is the responsibility of the student to identify a faculty member who will sign the application and support the research project.
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How The Program Works
The research fellowship will award $4000 from September 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023. Students pursuing graduate studies (Masters or Doctorate) are eligible as long as they clearly define how their research interests and field of study relate to the mission and vision of the Multi-Faith Centre.
The research fellow will work with a faculty supervisor and Multi-Faith Centre staff to define fellowship objectives and expected outcomes.
The research fellow will commit to one specific program to develop and facilitate from the Multi-Faith Centre (an event or workshop series).
The research fellow will disseminate research findings through symposium/conference presentations and publications.
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Program Activities & Schedule
31 OctLet’s Talk: Leadership and Faith Workshop
Is your leadership inspired by your faith? We want to hear from you about your experiences as a student faith leader. In this two-part workshop we will use writing prompts and reflective journaling to grow and learn about leadership and faith on campus. After registering, you will be contacted by Mozynah Nofal, workshop coordinator. You can also reach her at mozynah.nofal@mail.utoronto.ca.
Date: 31 Oct 2022
Start Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Multi-Faith Centre, Quiet Room23 NovLet’s Talk: Leadership and Faith Workshop
Is your leadership inspired by your faith? We want to hear from you about your experiences as a student faith leader. In this two-part workshop we will use writing prompts and reflective journaling to grow and learn about leadership and faith on campus. After registering, you will be contacted by Mozynah Nofal, workshop coordinator. You can also reach her at mozynah.nofal@mail.utoronto.ca.
Date: 23 Nov 2022
Start Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Multi-Faith Centre, Quiet Room -
Program Student Team
Mozynah Nofal
Role on Team: Research Fellow, Workshop Coordinator
Through her fellowship with the MFC, Mozynah plans on engaging with student leaders to explore their 'why' when it comes to student service and activism. She is planning a series of workshops that are designed to help student faith leaders reflect on their leadership journeys on campus. The series highlights the motivation and strength they draw on from their faith to serve their communities on campus. Drawing on decolonial frameworks that resist the domination of a singular way of knowing and doing, the program will facilitate reflections on traditional ways faith has served communities.
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: PhD candidate, OISE Educational Leadership and Policy
Learn more about Mozynah
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Program Registration
Please submit a CV and a statement of interest (maximum 1000 words), signed by a faculty member, that outlines:
- Your research interests and how they align with the Centre’s mission
- Programming interests that align with Centre objectives that will engage students in co-curricular learning
Applications can be submitted on the CLNx (job ID 203320) or emailed to multi.faith@utoronto.ca no later than August 2, 2022.
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What Students Are Saying
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The Multi-Faith Centre research fellowship extended an opportunity for me to increase the religious diversity of my dissertation pilot and refine my skills in project management and knowledge translation. Upon graduation, I will be pursuing a non-academic research career and this fellowship offered a unique opportunity for me to bridge my intrinsic academic interests (i.e., promoting religious pluralism) with applied goals.
Veronica, 2020-21 Research Fellow