Shane Kincaid Inducted Into National Religious Studies Honorary Society

2014 Jun 24

Shane Kincaid from Bolivar, Missouri, was inducted into Theta Alpha Kappa, the Religious Studies Honorary Society, on the Westminster College campus this spring.

Kincaid is a Senior, who is majoring in Religious Studies /Philosophy.

Theta Alpha Kappa was established by Professor Albert Clark, F.S.C., at Manhattan College in Riverdale (the Bronx), for the purpose of recognizing the academic achievements of religion and theology students. From these humble beginnings, the society has grown to more than 200 chapters nationally in four-year institutions that range from small religiously affiliated colleges to large public research institutions.

To be eligible for the society, a student must have a 3.5 grade point average in religious studies and/or theology and a 3.0 grade point average overall.

In addition to encouraging the activities of local chapters, Theta Alpha Kappa maintains a vigorous national program of scholarship awards and fellowship competitions. Its primary publication, The Journal of Theta Alpha Kappa, offers an annual prize and the publication of outstanding student newspapers.

Founded in 1851, Westminster College is one of the top liberal arts colleges in America, according to all major educational ranking firms including U.S.News & World Report, Forbes magazine, The Princeton Review and Washington Monthly. National high school counselors recognize Westminster as one of the Top Two Liberal Arts Colleges in Missouri to receive the best education. This selective college for men and women is an 86-acre residential campus in Fulton, MO. Westminster is a challenging academic environment where students are educated to lead and inspired to achieve. Ninety-six percent of Westminster graduates start their first job or enroll in graduate or professional schools within six months of graduation.

To learn more about Westminster College, visit the College web site at www.westminster-mo.edu.