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• The Rev. and Mrs. David Doerksen Award in Missions - To the student in the seminary who does the best work for the year in the Department of Missions and Intercultural Studies. • The Robin Finley Memorial Award in Missions - To a continuing graduate student preparing to serve on the mission field. • The William W. Bass Memorial Scholarship Award - To a second or third-year student who has demonstrated a keen interest in Philosophy of Religion and/or Theology. • The Zondervan Award in Biblical Hebrew - To an outstanding Talbot student for singular achievement in the study of Biblical Hebrew. • The John and Jennie Solomon Award in Old Testament - To the student in the seminary who does the best work for the year in the Department of Semitics and Old Testament. • The Zondervan Award in Greek - To an outstanding seminary student for excellence in the study of Greek. • The Award in New Testament - To the student who has done outstanding work in New Testament studies throughout the seminary program. • The Baker Book Award in Theology - To a graduate who has distinguished himself or herself in the study of theology. • The Robert N. Oliver Award in Systematic Theology - To the student with the best work for the year in the Department of Systematic Theology. • The Award in Homiletics - To two students in the seminary who distinguish themselves in preaching. • The Zondervan Outstanding Master's Thesis Award - To the student who produces a thesis of the highest quality at the Th.M., M.Div. or M.A. level. The thesis exhibits superior academic research coupled with implications for the life of the Church. • The Louis T. Talbot Memorial Scholarship Award - To a continuing student preparing for the ministry who has demonstrated academic excellence, exceptional Christian commitment and zeal for practical ministry. • Dean's Award - Given by the Korean Student Scholarship to a student or students who have shown excellence in academic studies, faithfulness in Christian service, and in whose life the love of Jesus is reflected. • Charles Lee Feinberg Award - To the senior who best exemplifies the image of a student at Talbot School of Theology. • Award in Jewish Evangelism - To the student who has done outstanding work for the year in the Messianic Jewish Studies Program. • The Doctoral Research Excellence Award - Given to the student completing a doctoral dissertation, who, in the opinion of Talbot Faculty, has shown evidence of comprehensive, thorough, and accurate research methods resulting in a well-written, well- constructed, and well-supported dissertation. Faculty Faculty Dean: Clinton E. Arnold, Ph.D. Dean of the Faculty: Scott B. Rae, Ph.D. Associate Dean: Douglas W. Geringer, Th.M., Douglas Huffman, Ph.D. Assistant Dean: Aaron F. Devine, M.A. Distinguished Professors: Moreland, Wilkins Emeriti Faculty: Dirks, Finley, Leyda, Holloman, Johnson, Rigsby Professors: Arnold, Berding, Boersma, Carr, Coe, Curtis, Edwards, Eguizabal, Esqueda, Ganssle, Geivett, Gomes, Hagg, Hellerman, Horner,

the last day of Add/Drop during the semester of a student's intended graduation. For students graduating in the Spring, after May 1st students will not be allowed to be added to the graduation lists regardless of payment of the fee. For the Fall, the date is December 1st, after which no students will be added to the graduation lists. Doctoral students must meet with their department advisor prior to contacting a Graduate Graduation Counselor. Graduation with Honors Those graduating with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher are elected to membership in Kappa Tau Epsilon, the Talbot scholastic honor society. This honor is noted on the permanent record card. For graduation honors, students completing their program with a 3.50 GPA are graduated with Honors. Students with a 3.70 GPA are graduated with High Honors. Students with a 3.90 GPA are graduated with Highest Honors. GPA standards for honors must be met with no rounding of numbers. Talbot Graduate Student Awards The awards that follow are presented annually to qualified students on the basis of the criteria indicated: • David Charles Dunn Memorial Scholarship - To a student who, in God's strength, has overcome challenges to enroll in Talbot School of Theology. • The Gordon Johnson Scholarship Award - To a seminary student performing well academically in one of the Bible related fields. • The Walker Scholarship Award - To a seminary student with special interest and ability in the area of outreach; award established by the International Fisherman's Club. • The Alumni Award - Given by the Alumni Association to a continuing student who has demonstrated excellence and commitment in their seminary studies. • The Marge Niquette Award in Bible Exposition - To the student in the seminary who has done outstanding work in the Department of Bible Exposition in the final year of training. • The Audrey Talbot Award in Bible Exposition - To the student in the seminary who does the best work for the year in the Department of Bible Exposition. • The Society of Professors of Christian Education Award - To a graduate student in Christian Education for outstanding academic achievement. • The Society of Professors of Christian Education in Ph.D. or Ed.D. - To a graduate student in the doctoral Educational Studies program for outstanding academic achievement. • The Baker Book Award in Christian Education - To a graduating senior who has distinguished himself or herself in the study of Christian Education. • The Kenneth D. Archinal Award in Christian Education - To the outstanding second-year student in the Department of Christian Education. • The Bill Bynum Memorial Scholarship Award - To a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Education in Educational Studies student who does exemplary work in the study and practice of Christian Education.

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