Seminary Commencement Awards, May 2011
North Park Theological Seminary Recognizes Academic, Professional, and Service Excellence
CHICAGO, IL (May 20, 2011) — At commencement and consecration services held this weekend in the University's Anderson Chapel, North Park Theological Seminary conferred a range of academic, professional, and service awards on graduating students.
The awards, presented by Paul Koptak, the Seminary's associate dean of academic life, are as follows:
| Field Awards |
History |
Isabel Hughes |
| |
Theology |
David Bjorlin |
| |
Ministry |
Jennifer McDonald |
| |
Bible |
Andrew Vanover |
| Preaching Award |
|
Magnus Hillbo |
| 2011 Chicago Sunday Evening Club Preaching Award |
Stephen Williams |
| Community Service Award |
|
Caroline McClain |
| Christian Formation Award |
|
LaBrandi Thomas |
| Youth Ministry Award |
|
Sarah Henry |
| Greek Language Award |
|
Kelly Johnston |
| Hebrew Language Award |
|
Stephen Hoden |
Also recognized for their academic distinction were three recipients of the Ahnfeldt Medallion: David Bjorlin, Hauna Ondrey, and Stephen Hoden, all of whom graduate with 4.0 GPAs.
Delivering the commencement address for this year's 49 graduates, their families, and friends was Rev. Dr. Isolde Anderson, an associate professor of communication at Hope College, with an address entitled, "Important Questions You Won't Be Asked."