B’nai B’rith Award in Social Ethics
In the spring of 1953, the Harold M. Kaufman Memorial Foundation of the George Levy Lodge of B’nai B’rith, the oldest Jewish service organization, established an annual prize in social ethics for Perkins students. Winners are to be determined under the supervision of the Committee on Student Development on the basis of scholarly competence in the field and personal commitment as shown in voluntary activity in support of worthy social causes. The establishment of the awards by the George Levy Lodge of Dallas, led by Dr. Herman Kantor, Mrs. Harold Kaufman and Stanley Kaufman, is only one in a series of generous acts on the part of the Jewish community for Perkins School of Theology.
Dr. and Mrs. J.P. Bray Award
Endowed by the estate of Charles Kiely Hegarty, II, in honor of the Brays, this award is made to the student who ranks highest in Hebrew scholarship.
W.B. DeJernett Award in Homiletics
Endowed by the estate of Dr. W.B. DeJernett of Commerce, Texas, the award is given to a senior theological student, based on the student’s scholastic record and ability in the field of homiletics.
Charles T. and Jessie James Bible Awards
Awards are given each year to students on the basis of their grades in biblical courses and on papers assigned, together with their general scholastic record. These awards are provided from an endowment established in 1949 by Mr. and Mrs. C.T. James of Ferris, Texas.
Paul Quillian Award
In 1945, Dr. and Mrs. Paul W. Quillian created the fund to be awarded to the senior student in homiletics presenting the best-written sermon.
William K. McElvaney Preaching Award
Established by Reverend and Mrs. William K. McElvaney, the award is given to the student who has presented the best-written sermon on a public issue, which includes a social crisis, a controversial issue or a chronic social problem.
The Faculty Award in Greek
A prize is awarded annually to the student who ranks highest in New Testament Greek scholarship.
Albert C. Outler Award
Established by Robert A. and Barbara Field West, in honor of Professor Outler, this award is given to the student contributing the most outstanding essay in theology during the academic year.
Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Flinn Award
The award was established by Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Flinn in 1959 to honor that member of the graduating class each year who, in the judgment of the faculty, best exemplifies the aims and aspirations of the school and the church for its ministry. The recipient will be one who gives promise of possessing, in unusual measure, the gifts and graces of the Christian minister. The student should possess well-rounded interests and be serious in the stewardship of talents and deeply committed to their calling.
Karis Stahl Fadely Memorial Fund
This award was established by the family and friends of Karis Stahl Fadely, alumna of Perkins, who died in Liberia in April 1978 while serving as a minister of the Gospel. The award is made to students who exhibited qualities that were exemplified by Karis Fadely: commitment to Jesus Christ and the mission of her or his church, ability in a wide range of ministerial functions, a high sense of responsibility and good management of time. Preference is given to students who have served in international or intercultural internships.
Elsa Cook Award
The award was established in 1967 by students and friends to honor Elsa Cook when she retired from the Perkins staff. The recipient is chosen by the members of the senior class and is awarded each year at the annual spring banquet.
W.B.J. Martin Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the First Community Church of Dallas, this award is given each year in recognition of the outstanding student in the introductory preaching classes.
Awarded by The Order of St. Luke, the award is given to the graduating student who has demonstrated quality scholarship in the study of liturgy and is an effective leader of Christian worship.
Roger Deschner Prize in Sacred Music Fund
Established by friends and family in memory of Roger Deschner, longtime professor of sacred music at Perkins, the prize is to be awarded to an M.S.M. student who, at the end of their first year of study, has excelled in academic work, musical ability and overall achievement in the Sacred Music program.
Robert Weatherford Prize for Internship Preaching Endowment Fund
Established to provide an award to a theology student for excellence in preaching during internship, the prize is given to a recipient chosen by the intern faculty of Perkins School of Theology and a representative from the preaching faculty.
Bert Affleck Award
The Bert Affleck Award is given to a student for creativity in ministry during internship.
Philip Schaff Prize in Church History
Established by Professor Emeritus of Church History Klaus Penzel, this annual award is given to benefit a student who has demonstrated excellence in the historical study of Christianity, while participating in courses in church history. It is named for the founder of the American Society of Church History.
The Harry Hosier Spirit Award, established by Perkins alumnus Reverend Dr. Henry Masters, is given to a graduating student who best exemplifies the spirit of Harry Hosier expressed in what is described as his “elocution of faith: I sing by faith, preach by faith, pray by faith, and do everything by faith.”
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