Bruce Prize, New Testament

The G.M. and Minnie Bruce Prize in New Testament is awarded each year at commencement to one or two graduating students. The prize includes a monetary award.

Winners of the prize are selected on the basis of an essay in New Testament studies. Papers written by graduating M.Div. or M.A. students are eligible. These may be course papers, independent study projects, or papers written for this occasion. (M.A. theses are not eligible.) Papers may be recommended by members of the faculty or submitted by students independently. Two copies of the paper should be submitted by applicants to the Chair of the Bible Division on a date in the spring posted on an annual basis. Questions about the award should be addressed to the Chair.

Eligible students must submit their entries during the academic year in which they intend to participate in the Seminary's commencement ceremonies.

The following criteria will be used in adjudicating the Bruce Prize:

• Argument or thesis

• Engagement with primary and secondary sources

• Clarity of presentation

• Use of primary languages

• Consistent and correct use of citation and bibliography (we recommend The Shortcut, which also contains instructions for consulting the Society of Biblical Literature's standards for citationsin biblical scholarship).

• Creativity

Deadline for submissions for the 2007-2008 academic year: April 28, 2008