Commencement Awards The Merrill F. Unger Award in Old Testament
An annual award of $250 is given by Professor and Mrs. Donald R. Glenn in loving memory of Dr. Merrill F. Unger, former professor of Semitics and Old Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary (1948-68), to the graduating master's-level student who has done the most outstanding work in the Department of Old Testament Studies.
The Henry C. Thiessen Award in New Testament
An annual award of $250 is given by Dr. and Mrs. John A. Witmer in loving memory of Dr. Henry C. Thiessen, former professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis at Dallas Theological Seminary (1931-36), to the graduating master's-level student who has done the most outstanding work in the Department of New Testament Studies.
The J. Dwight Pentecost Award in Bible Exposition
An annual award of $250 is given by Colonel Chester R. Steffey and by Barney and Karen Giesen in honor of Dr. J. Dwight Pentecost, distinguished professor emeritus of Bible Exposition, who has served on the Dallas Seminary faculty since 1955. The award is presented to the graduating master's-level student who has done the most outstanding work in the Department of Bible Exposition.
The John F. Walvoord Award in Systematic Theology
An annual award of $250 is given by the John F. Walvoord Family in loving memory of Dr. John F. Walvoord, former professor of Systematic Theology (1936-1986) and president of Dallas Theological Seminary (1952-1986), to the graduating master's-level student who has done the most outstanding work in Systematic Theology.
The Edwin C. Deibler Award in Historical Theology
An annual award of $250 is given by Dr. and Mrs. John D. Hannah in honor of Dr. Edwin C. Deibler, former professor of Church History (1968-1983) at Dallas Theological Seminary, to the graduating master's-level student who has done the most outstanding work in Historical Theology.
The J. Ellwod Evans Award in Pastoral Ministry
An annual award of $250 is given by the Ross Smith family in loving memory of Dr. J. Ellwood Evans, former professor of Pastoral Ministries (1948-1975) dean of students (1961-1980) at Dallas Theological Seminary, to the graduating master's-level student who has done the most outstanding work in the Department of Pastoral Ministries.
The Lucy L. Mabery-Foster Award in Biblical Counseling
An annual award of $250 is given by family and friends in loving honor of Dr. Lucy L. Mabery-Foster, professor of Pastoral Ministries in the Biblical Counseling program (1990-2002) at Dallas Theological Seminary, to the graduating student who has done the most outstanding work in the Department of Biblical Counseling.
The Howard G. Hendricks Award in Christian Education
An annual award of $250 is given by Dr. and Mrs. Michael S. Lawson in honor of friend and mentor, Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership and distinguished professor who has served on the Dallas Theological Seminary faculty since 1951. This award is presented to the graduating master's-level student who has done the most outstanding work in the Department of Christian Education.
The William H. and Stella M. Taylor Award in World Missions
An annual award of $250 is given by Dr. William David Taylor in honor of his parents, William H. and Stella M. Taylor, in appreciation for their living legacy, to the graduating master's-level student who has done the most outstanding work in the Department of World Missions and Intercultural Studies, has made a significant impact for world missions on the Dallas Theological Seminary campus, and demonstrates unusual potential for cross-cultural ministry.
The External Studies Award
An annual award of $250 is given by Barney and Karen Giesen to the student graduating from a Dallas Theological Seminary extension campus who best exemplifies Christian character, diligent scholarship, spiritual leadership, and promise of effective Christian service. The award is limited to students who have completed at least 50 percent of their course work at, and are graduating from, an extension campus.
The H. A. Ironside Award in Expository Preaching
An annual award of $250 is given by Mrs. Ray Charles Stedman in loving memory of Dr. Henry Allen Ironside, respected visiting Bible lecturer at Dallas Theological Seminary (1925-50), to the male, master's-level graduating student who demonstrates the greatest proficiency in expository preaching.
The Ruben S. Conner Award in Evangelism and Discipleship
An annual award of $250 is given by the Urban Evangelical Mission of Dallas, Texas, to the graduating master's-level student who has demonstrated outstanding study of and ministry to the African-American community.
The C. Fred Lincoln Award in Christian Service
An annual award of $250 is given by the children of Dr. C. Fred Lincoln in loving memory of their father, former business manager (1926-67) and professor of Bible Exposition (1936-60) at Dallas Theological Seminary, to the graduating master's-level student who has demonstrated outstanding zeal in practical Christian service.
The Charles H. Troutman Scholarship Award
An annual award of $250 is given by Mrs. Richard H. Seume in loving memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Troutman, to the graduating student who maintains the highest scholastic record in the Master of Arts programs.
The W. H. Griffith Thomas Scholarship Award
An annual award of $250 is given in loving memory of Dr. W. H. Griffith Thomas, one of the founders of Dallas Theological Seminary, to the graduating student who maintains the highest scholastic record in the Master of Theology program.
The John G. Mitchell Award
An annual award of $250 is given by Dr. and Mrs. Howard G. Hendricks in loving memory of Dr. John G. Mitchell, pastor and former vice-president of Multnomah School of the Bible, to the student in the Doctor of Ministry program who demonstrates outstanding scholarship and effectiveness in ministry.
The Emilio Anonio Núñez Award
An annual award of $250 is given by Dr. and Mrs. J. Ronald Blue in honor of Dr. Emilio Antonio Núñez distinguished professor at Seminario Teologico Centroamericano (SETECA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and noted theologian throughout Latin America, to the graduating student in the Spanish Doctor of Ministry program who demonstrates outstanding scholarship and effectiveness in ministry.
The WIlliam M. Anderson Scholarship Award
An annual award of $250 is given in loving memory of Dr. William M. Anderson Jr., one of the founders of Dallas Theological Seminary, member of the Seminary boards and vice-president of the Seminary (1924-34), to the student in the Doctor of Philosophy program who maintains the highest standards of excellence throughout the program.
The Lewis Sperry Chafer Award
An annual award of $250 is given by Dr. and Mrs. Erwin Lutzer on behalf of Mr. Fred. R. Hickman in loving memory of Dr. Lewis Sperry Chafer, founder, president, professor of Systematic Theology (1924-52) and editor of Bibliotheca Sacra (1940-52) at Dallas Theological Seminary, to the male master's-level student in the graduating class who, in the judgment of the faculty because of his well-balanced Christian character, scholarship, and spiritual leadership, best embodies and portrays the ideals of Dallas Theological Seminary.
The Lorrain Chafer Award
An annual award of $250 is given by Judge and Mrs. Rollin A. Van Broekhoven in loving memory of Mrs. Lorraine Chafer, wife of Lewis Sperry Chafer, Founder and first president of Dallas Theological Seminary, to the master's-level international student in the graduating class who, in the judgment of the faculty, best evidences well-balanced Christian character, scholarship, and spiritual leadership.
The Mary T. Seume Award
An annual award of $250 is given by Dr. and Mrs. Frank F. Dingwerth in honor of Mrs. Richard H. Seume, former assistant dean of students for women (1978-85) at Dallas Theological Seminary, to the female master's-level student in the graduating class who, in the judgment of the faculty, best evidences well-balanced Christian character, scholarship, and promise of effective Christian service.
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