2026 AwardsReligious Studies
Undergraduate Awards
Outstanding Graduating Senior in Religious Studies
Awarded annually to a graduating senior who has demonstrated academic excellence and a profound commitment to the study of religion.
- Shai Barron
Sharon Draznin Award for Excellence in Judaic Studies
Given annually for an outstanding undergraduate essay on a Judaic Studies topic written during the current academic year. This award comes with a $500 prize.
- Louis Volker
Eric and Karen Forman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Judaic Studies
Awarded annually to an outstanding graduating student who has completed the Judaic Studies minor. In 2022 and 2023, eligibility is extended to students with any major/minor who have completed substantial coursework about Judaism. This award carried a cash prize of $1,000.
- Benny Keehn
Outstanding Graduate in Islamic Studies
Awarded annually to an outstanding graduating student who has completed the Islamic Studies minor.
- Leah Azmi
Iganc and Livia Varkonyi Award for Excellence in the Study of the Holocaust
Given annually for an outstanding undergraduate essay on a topic related to the study of the Holocaust written during the current academic year. This award comes with a $500 prize.
- Khai Davis
Abdulaziz Sachedina Award for Outstanding Achievement in Islamic Studies
- Deqa Harun