Canadian Theological Society
Student Essay Contest
Subject: “Sustaining Shared Futures” or another topic in theology
Eligibility: Any student currently registered in a Canadian university or theological college
Length: 15 pages, typed and double spaced (4,000 words)
Due Date: January 31, 2024 (by e-mail)
Essays need not be written originally for this contest and may be assignments from a course in theology or religious studies. The topic, however, must be theological in nature. The theme this year invites submissions that confront what prevents Canadians from building lasting and life-giving relationships with one another, especially settler colonialism and racism, and that envision what sustainable solutions for the present and future may involve (for more details, please see the 2024 CTS Annual Meeting Call for Papers).
The Canadian Theological Society recognizes that many students in Canada are working in English as an additional language. While we ask that all papers be submitted in English, we especially encourage submissions from students writing in English as an additional language. The evaluation of the paper will focus on content rather than linguistic style.
A letter or e-mail from a member of the theological or religious studies department to which the student belongs, indicating that the student is in good standing with the university or college, must also be submitted for each applicant.
The author of the winning essay will receive: $200; an invitation to read the paper at the annual meeting of the Canadian Theological Society at McGill University, June 17-19, 2024; payment of meeting registration fees; and a subvention for travel and accommodation costs.
Send essays by e-mail to: canadiantheologicalsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Please include with your submission: institutional affiliation, mailing address, phone number(s), and e-mail address. Submit all document via e-mail attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Send letters verifying a student’s registration in a theological college or university to the above e-mail address.
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