Winning essays are expected to be clearly written and
- Contain a clear thesis statement followed by support through arguments and/or evidence (or both)
- Refer to published empirical literature on R/S and health, and to relevant scientific theories used in that literature
- Explain relevance to health, and conceptualize spirituality and/or religion as potential or demonstrated health factors
- Emphasize relevance to Public Health, beyond possible relevance to medicine, psychology or other individually-oriented health fields.
Consideration will also be given to how the essay’s ideas and arguments fit together as a coherent whole.
