Forgiveness
The Foundation's support for research on the nature and efficacy of forgiveness is guided by John Templeton's profound belief that forgiving is a reality that has the capacity to increase individual well-being and reduce human misery. Over the last 10 years, the Foundation has supported a range of efficacy studies, the development of forgiveness protocols within the context of family relationships, and several studies that examine the benefits of forgiveness and reconciliation strategies among (and within) nations.
FEATURED GRANT
Campaign for Forgiveness Research
Professor Everett L. Worthington, Executive Director
Campaign for Forgiveness Research (Richmond VA)
In
1998, the Foundation initiated a competition program to catalyze new research
on the nature and efficacy of forgiveness. Under the leadership of Professor
Everett Worthington, the Foundation also supported a communications and
fund-raising initiative to increase public understanding on the power of
forgiveness and to attract additional donors to the goals and objectives of the
Campaign for Forgiveness Research.
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Sample Grants
| Grant Title |
Award Date |
Grant Amount |
| |
- Research on Forgiveness, Resiliency, and Survivorship
Professor Roberta Greene, The Louis and Ann Wolens Centennial Chair in Gerontology and Social Welfare
University of Texas at Austin (Austin TX)
- This grant supports a 3 year research project on forgiveness, resiliency, and survivorship among Holocaust survivors in an effort to assist people who have gone through traumatic events.
|
June 2007 |
$468,416 |
- The Power of Forgiveness
Martin Doblmeier, President and Founder
Journey Films (Alexandria VA) Elaine Freeman, Executive Director
ETV Endowment of South Carolina (Spartanburg, SC)
- These grants support the development and production of a 90-minute documentary for public television titled, "The Power of Forgiveness." The broadcast will be only one part of a national outreach strategy that will include internet presence, a national tour, and a print and electronic media promotional campaign. The focus will be on the understanding of contemporary clinical and academic research that suggests forgiveness is a validated tool with potential for personal and spiritual transformation.
|
January 2004 |
$382,360 |
- Unforgivable?: Documentary on Forgiveness for PBS Series
Paul Dietrich, Chairman, Managing Director
Foxhall Capital Management, Inc. (Alexandria VA) - This
grant funded a pilot video on forgiveness, entitled Unforgivable?:
Marietta Jaeger's Story. This pilot video is the first step to the full
production of a 60-minute documentary to be aired in prime time on the PBS
Network, together with a 90-minute feature length version for theatrical
release. Distributed materials will include a DVD, video, plus supporting
media (website, books, study guides, etc.).
|
January 2004 |
$80,000 |
- Forgiveness, Humility, and Gratitude in Recently Married Couples
Professor Everett L. Worthington
Department of Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA) - This
research grant supported a study that examined psychological processes
underlying responses to forgiveness-inducing interventions with newly married
couples. Hypotheses concern the psychological mechanisms of forgiveness, the
efficacy of forgiveness, and the impact of improving forgiveness on health
and relationships. The grant has resulted in dozens of published articles
and chapters, two published books, and hundreds of presentations to conferences,
scholarly institutions, churches, and other public groups.
|
August 1997 |
$464,972 |
