Central Methodist University recently announced awards of excellence in religion studies for five CMU students, according to Professor of Religion Dr. Daryl Jefferies.
Joel M. Muiller, a senior religion and church leadership major from Kearney, was awarded the Hern Award for Excellence in Religious Studies.
This award is given annually, and the recipient must be a student that demonstrates a broad interest in religion and religious studies. He/she also must have classroom success, extra-curricular involvement, and frequent interaction with the Religion faculty, who selects the award.
Katilyn B. Walker, a senior religion and church leadership, and business double major from Marionville, was presented the T. Cecil Swackhamer Award. Walker was selected by religion faculty for the annual award, which is designated for a student who demonstrates interest and promise in a career in ministry.
The recipient of the Theta Alpha Kappa Undergraduate Achievement Award was Dillon Drew, a religion and church leadership major from Clifton Hill. Drew was selected by the chapter moderator, and recognized for effort and achievement in his academic studies.
Three students received Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society memberships. Dillon Drew, Chance McMullin, a senior religion and church leadership major from Sedalia, and Abby Addleman, a senior religion and church leadership major from Cape Girardeau, became members.
Students who receive memberships are selected by the chapter moderator, and must have completed three semesters in good standing, completed a minimum of 12 semester credits in courses representing religious studies or theological studies, attain at least a 3.5 GPA in such courses, and at least a 3.0 GPA in his/her total academic program.