The Diotima Prize
The Pantheon Foundation announces The Diotima Prize to support the educational goals of one Pagan student who is currently in at least their second year at an accredited seminary program.
The merit-based Prize is named for Diotima of Mantinea, the philosopher and priestess who is the teacher of Socrates in the Symposium of Plato, explaining to him the path of Divine ascent through the contemplation of Eros and Beauty.
Please support the presence of the Pagan view in institutions of higher theological learning, and give a Pagan seminarian a boost for her/his educational needs, by making a donation today.
The second year of seminary is rigorous, and can carry high costs during a time of low income:
- Tuition is high
- Books and educational materials are costly
- Community service for experience is necessary, often without pay
By giving a deserving student a modest $1000 scholarship, we as a community can help to alleviate some of the burden of a person who will then take on being of service to us when their education is complete. We are not only investing in their future, we are investing in our own.
Should we receive more than $1000, we will be able to give more than one prize. Please give generously.
Gratitude
All donors will receive acknowledgment by name on our website.
Donors who give $100 or more will be invited to a private reception with the award-winning candidate at a major national Pagan event in 2015.
Other Ways You Can Help
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