Through the generosity of Victor L. Durrington an award has been established for excellence in biblical research for one graduate and one undergraduate student at Freed-Hardeman University.
Who is eligible?
Any student enrolled in Freed-Hardeman University during the Fall and Spring semesters of 2020-21.
What is the Durrington Award for Research Excellence?
It is a monetary award given annually to the writer of the best paper presented for consideration on the specified topic. Additionally, any paper written about a contemporary issue from a biblical perspective is eligible for consideration.
A committee of Freed-Hardeman Bible faculty will make the selection during the spring semester and the winner will be announced on Awards Day.
The winner will receive a significant monetary award and, if the committee's average evaluation score is high enough, a medallion will also be given, to commemorate his or her accomplishment. The committee may also, at its discretion, award second and third-place awards.
Details for Entry
To be eligible for the Durrington award, papers:
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Must be written during the Fall or Spring semesters of 2020-21.
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Must be written on the current year's topic for a Bible course or independently, or written on some other contemporary topic from a biblical perspective
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Must be submitted by student-writer or faculty member by March 31.
A digital copy of the paper (in Microsoft Word format) is required. Submissions should be e-mailed to Kay Pack, Administrative Assistant, at kpack@fhu.edu.
While no specific style is required, participants are encouraged to use a recognized and appropriate style for their paper. MLA, APA, Chicago and Turabian are examples of recognized and appropriate styles for academic papers.
The Award Committee includes: faculty from the College of Biblical Studies.