2005 Acton Essay Competition
Date: Nov 15, 2005
Created Imago Dei
The Acton Essay Competition promotes scholarly reflection and reaction on the role of religion in promoting and securing a society of free and responsible persons.
2005 Topic
The human person, by virtue of being created imago Dei, is an independent being, individually unique, rational, the subject of moral agency, a co-creator, and inherently social. Accordingly, human persons possess intrinsic value and dignity, implying certain rights and duties with respect to the recognition and protection of the dignity of themselves and other persons. These truths about the human person's dignity are known through divine revelation, but are also discernible through reason.
Awards
First place: $2,000
Second place:$1,000
Third place: $500
Submission Guidelines
Entrants are asked to write a four-to-six page (1,000 to 1,500 word) critical response evaluating the statement above concerning man’s creation in the image of God, in the context of three required corresponding articles. Entries must also include a completed application.
The deadline for entries is November 15, 2005.
Eligibility
All seminarians, undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students studying religion, theology, philosophy, or related fields are encouraged to enter, regardless of religious denomination or affiliation. Previously published work may not be entered.
More information, including a list of articles to be used in writing the essay, may be found at the Acton web site.
Send completed submissions (including essay and application) to:
Acton Essay Competition
161 Ottawa N.W., Suite 301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Email: awards(at)acton(dot)org
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