Applications Open for AARTC’s 2026 Workshop
GREENSBORO, NC—The Center for Asian American Religion, Theology, and Culture‘s (AARTC) 2026 annual workshop will take place on January 7–8th, 2027, at Greensboro College. Their two-day program is designed to help participants:
- Share their lived experiences as an Asian American.
- Enhance their awareness of the significance of Asian American identities in educational settings.
- Learn about pedagogical strategies, including engaging discussions of case scenarios.
- Build a strong community with fellow leaders in North Carolina.
Dr. G. Sujin Pak, Dean of the Boston University School of Theology and Professor of the History of Christianity, is the keynote speaker. Dr. Pak is an expert in the history of Christianity with a focus on the early modern period, the Protestant Reformation, and the history of biblical interpretation. As a professor, she encourages her students to engage not only a variety of perspectives, but also the social contexts from which those perspectives emerged.
AARTC will provide the venue, meals, and refreshments at Greensboro College. Participants will receive a small stipend based on their location to help cover participants’ time, lodging, and travel. This year’s workshop is supported by the Reynolds Ministry Grant Fund (the United Methodist Foundation/Western NC conference).
Application open: May 17th – August 9th, 2026
The AARTC notes that their plans are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances.
Application Criteria
To be eligible for the workshop, you must:
- Be over 18 years old.
- Be passionate about integrating your racial identity into your educational, activist, or ministry settings.
- Currently be working in the field of education, ministry, and/or activism (e.g., instructor, professor, K-12 teacher, pastor, or non-profit staff).
- PhD and seminary students are welcome, provided they are currently teaching in some capacity (e.g., TA with classroom responsibilities, pastors).
- Be able to travel and participate in the in-person workshop on January 7–8, 2027.
- Be based in the Southeast (NC, SC, VA, GA, TN, FL, AL).