Announcing the 2020 Goodwin Prizes for Excellence in Theological Writing

The board of directors of Theological Horizons is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Goodwin Prizes. The Louise and Richard Goodwin Writing Prize for Excellence in Theological Writing initiative was founded in 2001 to encourage upcoming scholars in the theological field.

Awards recognize graduate students whose essays demonstrate creative theological thinking, excellence in scholarship, faithful witness to the Christian tradition, and engagement with the community of faith.

A $2,500 prize has been awarded to Jimmy Myers (Duke Divinity School) for the essay, "Give Gifts to the Evildoer: A Rereading of Matthew 5:38-42."

A $1,000 prize has been awarded to Abraham Wu (Regent College, Vancouver) for the essay, “In Loving Memory: Applying a Theological Anthropology of Trinitarian Personhood to the Problem of Memory Loss.”

A $500 prize has been awarded to Rachael K. Griggs (University of Dayton) for the essay, “Becoming Pro-Mysterion: Embracing a Future of Mercy for All in Romans 11.”

A $500 prize has been awarded to Timothy Shriver (University of Virginia) for the essay, “Fannie Lou Hamer: Smiling at Satan’s Rage.”

We are deeply encouraged to see young scholars of such promise and commitment and we offer our warm congratulations to all who participated in this year’s competition.

To read essay abstracts, see past winners and learn more, visit the Goodwin Writing Prizes page.