GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College history and religion double major Demir Schroyer ’23, of Hermitage, Pa., had his thesis, “How Christian Persecution Influenced the Symbolism in Revelation,” published in the Northeast Regional Honors Council’s undergraduate journal.
Schroyer’s thesis was published in Illuminate, which is the honors council’s undergraduate journal. Each year it publishes the scholarly and creative work of some of the most talented honors students in the northeast region.
As a student at Thiel, Schroyer was a member of the Dietrich Honor Institute, the Theta Alpha Kappa National Society for Religious Study and Theology, the Phi Alpha Theta historical honor society, and was Dean’s List honoree. He also presented his thesis during the College’s annual scholarship and arts symposium this past April. This year’s Scholarship and Arts Symposium is April 25. Schroyer, a 2019 graduate of Hickory High School and an Eagle Scout, plans on taking graduate courses through Liberty University online as he pursues his goal of earning his doctorate in both history and religion on his way to becoming a professor.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.