The Religion Department gives several annual awards to outstanding students in Religion. Below is the full list of awards.
Brewer Scholar Award for Outstanding Scholarship
Given to a Jr or Sr Religion or Philosophy major, this award is announced in the CN Honors Convocation. The award consists of a $1200 check, a framed certificate, and the recipient’s name is placed on a permanent plaque in the office suite.
Past winners:
2018: Gabriel Reed
2017: Micah Riley
2016: Brendan Dunn
2015: Julie Davis
2014: Alex Carver
2013: Erin Cagle
2012: Jessica Ellis
Shurden Award (Outstanding Junior Major)
This award is announced at the CN Honors Convocation during the spring semester and is again recognized at the picnic. The award consists of a $500 check, a framed certificate, and the recipient’s name is placed on a permanent plaque in the office suite.
Past winners:
2018: Merritt Dowdy
2017: Micah Riley and Macy Adkins
2016: Harrison Litzell and Muriel Kimbrough
2015: Hannah Anthony
2014: Jordann Allan
2013: Rachel Gillespie
Brewer Award for best paper in Theological Research
Presented at the annual picnic in the spring, this award consists of a $50 check
Past winners:
2018: Derick Marlow
2017: Gabriel Reed
2016: Charles Wilt
2015: Muriel Nelson
2014: Kelcie Ferrell
2013: Julie Davis
Raymond DeArmond Greek Award
Given to an outstanding student at the end of 1st year Greek who shows promise of using Greek in ministry. Typically, the student is presented with a book as the award.
Past winners:
2018: Gabriel Reed
2017: Tanner Heath
2016: Macy Adkins
2015: Charles Wilt
2014: Alex Carver
2013: Caleb Gibson
2012: Emily Bibb
Zondervan Greek Award
Given to an outstanding student at the end of his/her 2nd year of Greek. The student receives a reference work of his/her choice from a selected list provided by Zondervan and the student’s name goes on a permanent plaque in the Religion suite.
Past winners:
2018: Tanner Heath
2017: Josh Gibson
2016: Branyon Jones
2015: Alex Carver
2014: Caleb Gibson
2013: Liza Hawkins
2012: Daniel Douglas
2011: Luke Overstreet
2010: Jonathan Madden
2009: Josh Carpenter
Zondervan Hebrew Award
Given to an outstanding student in Hebrew. The student receives a reference work of his/her choice from a selected list provided by Zondervan and the student’s name goes on a permanent plaque in the Religion suite.
Past winners:
2018: Josh Gibson
2017: Josh Gibson
2016: Harrison Litzell
2015: Zachary Ballard, Mitchell Benjamin
2014: Jake Stidham
2013: Brandon Jessie
Zondervan Theology Award
Given to an outstanding student in the area of Theology. The student receives a reference work of his/her choice from a selected list provided by Zondervan and the student’s name goes on a permanent plaque in the Religion suite.
Past winners:
2018: Tanner Heath
2017: Charles Wilt
2016: Charles Wilt
2015: N/A
2014: Jordann Allan
2013: Curtis Atkins
Borchert Biblical Studies Award
Given to a deserving student for outstanding work in the area of biblical studies. Not given every year, but awarded in response to truly excellent work. The award consists of a $150 check, a framed certificate, and the recipient’s name placed on a permanent plaque in the Religion suite.
Past winners:
2018: Katelyn Morris
2017: Harrison Litzell
2016: Nick Wright
2015: Jordann Allan
2014: Adam Mann
2013: Erin Cagle
2012: John-Mark Brown
Earl Guinn Award in Preaching
Given every other year to a deserving student in the “Sermon Preparation” course, or to one who shows promise in the preaching ministry. The actual award varies.
Past winners:
2018: Mitra Sarshuri
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: Jaime Fitzgerald
2013: John Hill
2012: Byron Bell
Theta Alpha Kappa Undergraduate Achievement Award
Given every other year to an outstanding member of Theta Alpha Kappa honor society. The award recognizes academic excellence, chapter leadership, and public service, and consists of a $100 check.
Past winners:
2018: Micah Riley
2016: Giuli Collett
2014: Rachel Rogers
Palmer Theological Scholarship
The Religion faculty recommends a student who shows promise in ministry. Preference is given to non-traditional students. The actual award varies.
