Become a Member!

Please name of two current SCSS members who you know and who could provide a reference. (If you do not know any, please list two members of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars who you know. If you know none of the latter, you are still eligible to apply, but be especially careful and complete in answering all other questions.) Applicants for student membership—limited to FULL-TIME students in master’s degree programs (or equivalent)—must list here just the name of the current SCSS member who is sponsoring their membership. All applicants must include a vita or bio.

Each person who becomes a member of the SCSS should understand that the organization is fully committed to the orthodox teachings of the Catholic Church, as proclaimed by the Magisterium. It is expected that all Catholic members accept the Magisterium as the authoritative teacher of the Catholic Faith, and assent to all it teaches. It is also expected that they accept Vatican Council II. Except for the caveat for non-Catholic applicants, by signing below the applicant affirms that he accepts the fidelity to the Church requirement and the other requirements for membership stated on the attached "Membership Criteria" sheet.

Student member applicants require the signature of a current SCSS member who is sponsoring them.

We recommend reaching out to your sponsor after submitting this form to ensure they have received the email notification with the information they need to verify your sponsorship.

To complete your membership application, you are required to submit a current vita or bio (which includes a list of major publications, if you have any). You can reply to the confirmation email you will receive once you submit this application with your vita or bio attached.

If your application is turned down for any reason, your dues will be refunded in full. Dues includes a subscription to the catholic social science review, published annually each fall.

You can send a check or money order for the $25 annual dues ($15 for applicants for student membership – limited to full-time students in master’s degree programs), made out to “SCSS” and drawn on a U.S. Bank, to:

Dr. D. Paul Sullins,
SCSS membership chairman
4303 Gallatin Street
Hyattsville, Maryland 20781