The Scholarship Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship is soliciting manuscripts for the 2007 Clayton Raymond Bowen Prize in Unitarian Universalist biblical scholarship. The prize consists of a $500 cash award and publication of the essay in The Unitarian Universalist Christian.

The topic of the paper should be an exegesis of a major biblical pericope, address a significant biblical issue, or consider the value of the biblical tradition for liberal religion today.

The competition is open to Unitarian Universalist seminarians and graduate students. Papers should be 10 to 20 pages, typed double-spaced, and include a bibliography. References may appear as footnotes or endnotes. Entries must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a faculty member to ensure the student is in good standing. The author’s name and school should appear on the cover page only, as the essays will be evaluated anonymously.

The submitted essays should be in publishable or near publishable form. Entries will be judged on the originality of the scholarly contribution, the relevance for contemporary Unitarian Universalist Christianity, the quality of writing and communications. The judges reserve the right not to award a prize. Four hard copies, along with an electronic version, should be submitted with faculty recommendation by May 1, 2008.  No late entries will be accepted. The prize will be presented at General Assembly.

Frederic Henry Hedge Prize 

The Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship is soliciting manuscripts for the 2008 Frederic Henry Hedge Prize in Unitarian Universalist Christian Church history. The prize consists of a $500 cash award and publication of the essay in The Unitarian Universalist Christian.  

The topic of the paper should consist of significant scholarship relating to Unitarian Universalist Christian Church history. Suitable topic include biography, theology, and institutions. Non- North American focus is welcomed. Reformation history or Early Church history could be the focus as long as it relates to the development of Unitarian Universalist Christianity.  

The competition is open to Unitarian Universalist seminarians, graduate students and clergy. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN SEMINARY. Papers should be 10 to 20 pages, typed double-spaced, and include a bibliography. References may appear as footnotes or endnotes. The author’s name should appear on the cover page only, as the essays will be evaluated anonymously. Entries submitted in previous years may be resubmitted.  

The submitted essays should be in publishable or near publishable form. Entries will be judged on the originality of the scholarly contribution, the relevance for contemporary Unitarian Universalist Christianity, the quality of writing and communications. The judges reserve the right not to award a prize. Four hard copies, and an electronic version, should be submitted by May 1, 2008. No late entries will be accepted. The prize will be presented at General Assembly.

Send prize manuscripts in both categories to:  

UUCF Awards
P.O. Box 6702
Turley, OK 74156
RevRonRobinson@aol.com

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More information on John Dear, who is the subject of a recent documentary also, is available at www.fatherjohndear.org.

Peace-making is one of the UUA’s current Study Action Issues, voted upon by the UUA delegates, and the UUCF is glad to be a part in promoting this important conversation for our times. Father Dear’s many books include one focused on the radical witness of Jesus, called “The Questions of Jesus” from which the title of the lecture comes. More information and excerpts from Father Dear’s writings will be available through our Good News periodical, online communities, and here on the web.

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