Overseas Ministries Study Center at Princeton Theological Seminary

Organization Link: omsc.ptsem.edu

Organization Overview: The mission of the Overseas Ministries Study Center at Princeton Theological Seminary (OMSC@PTS) is to amplify the voices of the world Christian movement by supporting and promoting scholars and artists from Asia, Africa, and Latin America and diaspora communities. Founded in Ventnor, New Jersey in 1922 by Marguerite and Ida Doane, OMSC@PTS carries on its legacy of fellowship and mission practice while embracing a newfound commitment to ecumenism, scholarship, and educational equity.

Subgrant Project Description: The purpose of Kuma-Yu Paper Prize is to seed and grow research into the Church’s lived experiences of discipleship and formation in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania and to translate them into contextually rich theological accounts of what it means to be “Christ-like” amidst the diverse contemporary challenges and opportunities of the world Christian movement.

This prize is named in honor of Afua Kuma (1908-1987) and Dora Yu (1873-1931), two exceptionally gifted women who dedicated their lives to exhibiting the character of Christ in their mission and ministries across West Africa and East Asia, respectively.

This work is thus dedicated to raising new cohorts of scholars who will advance similar studies of Christ-likeness exhibited across the world church’s many traditions and expressions.

Learn more at https://omsc.ptsem.edu/kuma-yu-paper-prize/

Location: Paper prize winners will be drawn from all over the world with a focus on Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania

Associated Team Member: Dr. Soojin Chung, Director