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Julian Gwyn Essay Prize

December 18, 2018

The annual Julian Gwyn Essay Prize in Baptist and Anabaptist History and Thought, in the amount of $250 (CDN), will be awarded for the best article approved for publication in a peer reviewed journal (including peer-reviewed student journals, open access journals, hybrid journals) by a doctoral- or masters-level student, in French or English. The initial award will be given for submissions published in 2018–2019, and annually thereafter when submissions of outstanding quality are received. The awards will normally be announced by November 1st following the close of the annual competition (June 30th of each year).

All submissions must include:

  1. 1. An electronic copy of the article
  2. Proof of the date of submission
  3. Proof of current student status

Email Submissions to [email protected]

The Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies (ACBAS) is a joint venture between the Acadia Divinity College and Acadia University. This centre was established in 1991 and its primary goal is to facilitate and encourage studies in the fields of Baptist and Anabaptist History and Thought. For this reason, we are excited to announce this new essay prize and would very much appreciate your assistance in making the existence of this prize known to students. 

Rev. Evan Colford, ACBAS Administrative Committee

https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ACBAS-Essay-Prize.pdf

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