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Loyola Theology Undergraduate Essay Competition

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2024 Theme: Tradition and Adaptation.

Religious traditions frequently adapt to new times, locations, and cultural forces.  This year’s Essay and Photo competition invites students to explore a particular instance or example of tradition and adaptation in any major religious tradition. 

Category #1

5 page essay, 3 prizes ($100, $150, $200)
Submit an essay of 1,000- 1,250 words addressing this year’s theme.

Essays must be submitted by Friday April 5 at 11:59 as a .pdf. using the submission form below.  Entrant’s name and contact information should be given on the submission form; student name should NOT be on the submission.

Submissions will be assessed by Loyola Theology faculty on the basis of clarity, style, quality of reflection and application.

Category #2: Photo and 1 page essay

3 Prizes ($100, $150, $200)
Submit an original photograph and an essay of 250 words addressing this year’s theme.

Photograph and essay must be submitted by Friday, April 5 at 11:59 p.m. using the submission form below. Photograph should be submitted as a jpeg, and essay as a .pdf. Entrant’s name and contact information should be given on the submission form; student name should NOT be on the submission.

Submissions will be assessed by Loyola Fine Arts and Theology faculty on the basis of  artistic merit, writing  clarity, style, quality of reflection and application.

Open Gallery and Awards Presentation: Friday April 19, 4-5pm in the Theology Department

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