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Evariste Musdnera
  • Abilene, Texas

Evariste Musonera Recognized by HSU's Logsdon School of Theology for Academic Achievement

2013 May 22

Evariste Musonera of Abilene, Texas, was awarded the Judge Zollie Steakley and Ruth Butler Steakley Endowed Memorial Scholarship at Hardin-Simmons University's Logsdon School of Theology. Evariste received the award April 26, 2013, during a ceremony at Logsdon Chapel.

This scholarship was established in 1989 by the Steakley's of Austin, Texas, and is awarded to deserving ministerial students.

About the Logsdon School of Theology:

The school is named for Charles and Koreen Logsdon of Abilene, former students, long-time friends, and benefactors of Hardin-Simmons University. The school was established in 1982 in memory of Charles Logsdon, who died in October 1981. Logsdon's service as a trustee for 15 years was marked by quiet, dedicated, effective service to his alma mater.

About Logsdon Seminary:

The purpose of Logsdon Seminary is to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry through an academically challenging theological education, guided by the authority of scripture, and focused on the global mission of the church.

About Hardin-Simmons:

HSU has an enrollment of approximately 2,300 undergrad and graduate students from 29 states and 19 countries. HSU has a 13:1 student faculty ratio with a campus that sits on 220 acres. Eighty percent of HSU's faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.

The university is named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best universities in the western region of the United States and is listed by The Princeton Review as a Top Ten Best in the West University. It is a member of the Colleges of Distinction, the Chronicle of Higher Education named HSU to its honor roll of Great Colleges to Work For, and G.I. Jobs listed HSU as a Military Friendly School. HSU was also named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

Seven undergraduate degrees encompass 70 major fields including: athletic training, criminal justice, social work, counseling, sociology, psychology, molecular biology, biochemistry, environmental science, religion, music, art, theatre, teaching, communications, business administration, accounting, and management. Ten graduate degrees, encompassing 26 programs, include the Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Education in Leadership, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy.

International study programs include England, Austria, Hong Kong, Spain, and Australia.

Hardin-Simmons University, founded in 1891, is a private Christian liberal arts university, and has been affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas (Texas Baptists) since 1941.