BJC Fellows Program
Baptist Joint Committee Fellows come from diverse educational, professional and religious backgrounds, to learn in an intensive education program that equips BJC Fellows for activism. Fellows should have less than six years of experience in their current profession, and they must commit to being religious liberty advocates in the future. All BJC Fellows will have projects to complete during a seminar in Colonial Williamsburg, as well as individual projects following the seminar. There are no religious requirements necessary to be a BJC Fellow — early-career professionals from any or no religious background are welcome.
Since 2015, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty has offered the BJC Fellows Program, offering young professionals the opportunity to deepen their historical, theological and legal understanding of religious liberty and develop skills to advocate for the cause throughout their careers. For questions, contact Associate Director of Education Charles Watson Jr. at cwatson@BJConline.org.
Connect with BJC Fellows across the country, and watch the program for the 2018 Religious Liberty Council Luncheon, featuring BJC Fellows from the first four classes (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018).
The application process will begin for the 2019 BJC Fellows Program before the end of 2018
2018 BJC Fellows
The 2018 BJC Fellows went to Colonial Williamsburg at the end of July to participate in the BJC Fellows Seminar. Return to this page in the future to learn more about the class.
2017 BJC Fellows
The third class of BJC Fellows gathered in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, July 26-30, 2017. The participants came from nine different states and the District of Columbia, and they had a variety of denominational and religious backgrounds. Whether returning to their professional lives working for a house of worship, advocacy organization or educational institution, the 2017 class of BJC Fellows showed great commitment to furthering the cause of religious liberty, and we look forward to seeing what they will accomplish!
Meet the 2017 BJC Fellows
2016 BJC Fellows
The second class of BJC Fellows gathered in Colonial Williamsburg July 27-30, 2016. The participants came from nine different states and brought their unique backgrounds and perspectives to the program as they engaged with BJC staff, historical interpreters and other experts.
Meet the 2016 BJC Fellows
2015 BJC Fellows
The inaugural BJC Fellows Program began the tradition of equipping young professionals for a lifetime of religious liberty advocacy. Watch the video to learn more about how the program impacted those involved.