Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

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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 to 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 (1968–83) at Dallas Theological Seminary, to the graduating
master’s-level student who has done the most outstanding work in
Historical Theology.
The J. Ellwood 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
(1948–75) and dean of students (1961–80) 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
memory 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.
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