Tijdschrift voor Theologie organizes, in cooperation with the Edward Schillebeeckx Foundation, a biennial essay contest for young theologians and religious studies scholars (maximum age of contestants: 35). Edward Schillebeeckx was founder of the Tijdschrift voor Theologie in 1960.

First prize: a sum of € 1000 and publication of the essay in the Tijdschrift voor Theologie. Second prize: a sum of € 250 and publication of the essay on the website of the Tijdschrift voor Theologie.

Participants are asked to submit an essay consisting of an original academic reflection on a subject concerning the relation between religious beliefs and modern culture, from the point of view of either theology, philosophy of religion or religious studies and in an appropriately literary style. This essay or article should present an original, new view on current phenomena or issues.  The essay should have a minimum of 4000 and a maximum of 5000 words (including notes). It can be submitted in either Dutch, English, German or French.

This essay contest is open to authors who are currently completing or have completed an academic education in either theology, religious studies or a related discipline and who have not reached the age of 36 on 1 July 2010. Authors do not need to have the Dutch or Flemish nationality and do not have to live in either of these countries.

The deadline for submission is 1 July 2010. In attachment you find more information and the rules.