SCSC - Roland H. Bainton Book Prize

Organization: Sixteenth Century Society and Conference

The Roland H. Bainton Book Prizes are named in honor of one of the most irenic church historians of the twentieth century. Roland H. Bainton was professor of church history at the seminary of Yale University for many years, the advisor of many Ph.D. students, the author of over a dozen important books, and an ardent supporter of early modern studies. Three prizes are awarded yearly for the best books written in English dealing with three categories within the time frame of 1450-1660: Art and Music History, History/Theology, and Literature. A fourth prize for reference works is awarded occasionally. Nominations for the prize may be made by anyone. The books to be considered for the prize will be those books published within the preceding calendar year. Anthologies and collections of essays will not be accepted, except in the reference category. Criteria for selection shall include: (1) quality and originality of research (2) methodological skill and/or innovation (3) development of fresh and stimulating interpretations or insights (4) literary quality

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