Qualifications:

1. The dissertation must deal explicitly with the topic of evangelism. However, the dissertation may address the topic of evangelism using any field of study (e.g., history, theology, cultural studies, ethics, etc.).
2. The dissertation must have been successfully defended during the two years prior to the year in which the award is given (e.g., for the award given in 2024, dissertations that were successfully defended in calendar years 2022 and 2023 would be eligible).
3. The dissertation may be for any doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DMin, EdD).

Application Process:

To apply, submit a) a brief cover letter introducing the student, the institution where the student defended the dissertation, the date of the successful defense, the names of the dissertation committee, and a brief explanation of how evangelism is treated in the dissertation; b) an electronic copy of the dissertation; and c) proof of successful defense (e.g., a letter from the advisor, a signature page from the defense, a diploma).

• All application material should be sent to Mark Teasdale. (Please Note, include subject line:  Seversen Dissertation Award Application)
• Applications must be submitted by February 15, 2024 of the year when the award will be given.
• Dissertations not chosen during one may be resubmitted the following year.

 Review Process:

AETE will constitute a review committee. At least two members of the committee will review each dissertation to determine which will receive the awards.

Awards:

$500 – first place
$250 – second place

Both awardees will be invited to submit a precis of their dissertation for publication in Witness. The first-place awardee will also be invited to present at the AETE annual meeting in which they are given the award.