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Colleges Religious Institutions (Classic Reprint): A Discourse Delivered in the Park Presbyterian Church, Newark, Oct, 29, 1851 Before the Society for ... Education at the West (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Peters, Absalom

 
9781330686973: Colleges Religious Institutions (Classic Reprint): A Discourse Delivered in the Park Presbyterian Church, Newark, Oct, 29, 1851 Before the Society for ... Education at the West (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Fostering faith and learning across a growing nation
This historical discourse explores how colleges and theological schools shaped American religion and society, from early Puritan aims to today’s expanding West. It explains why education was seen as a key to missionary and civic work, and how religious aims guided the creation of enduring institutions.

In clear, accessible language, the speaker traces the origins of colleges as religious institutions, the rise of theological seminaries, and the practical needs that led to new Western colleges. It shows how these schools were intended to supply educated ministers, support civil life, and energize missionary efforts across the country.


  • The historical link between faith, education, and public life.

  • How early colleges shaped religious and professional training in America.

  • The creation of a Western education network to meet growing missionary needs.

  • The role of societies and philanthropy in sustaining colleges and seminaries.



Ideal for readers interested in 19th‑century American religious history, education history, and the foundations of the country’s college system.

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