Paul Morris Prize in the Study of Religion

The Paul Morris Prize in the Study of Religion celebrates Paul's contribution to Study of Religion at Victoria University of Wellington and to religious and cultural debate in New Zealand. In 1994 Paul became the second Professor of Religious Studies, after Sir Lloyd Geering. Under Paul's leadership, the programme expanded to become the flagship programme in Religious Studies nationwide, and the largest programme of its discipline in the southern hemisphere. Paul was the main media commentator on religious and cultural diversity issues in this country, including a long-running series on Radio New Zealand.

Your contribution will help us to award an annual $500 prize to an outstanding third-year student pursuing the Study of Religion, honouring Paul's work by encouraging the next generation of students