Divinings: Religion at Harvard:From its Origins in New England Ecclesiastical History to the 175th Anniversary of The Harvard Divinity School, 1636-1992

Harvard has often been referred to as "godless Harvard." This is far from the truth. Fact is that Harvard is and always has been concerned about religion. This volume addresses the reasons for this. The story of religion at Harvard in many ways is the story of religion in the United States...

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Main Author: Petersen, Rodney L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Göttingen Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 2014
In:Year: 2014
Edition:2nd ed (Online-Ausg.)
Series/Journal:EBL-Schweitzer
Further subjects:B Harvard University -- Religion
B Electronic books
B Religious thought -- United States -- 18th century
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Parallel Edition:Druckausg.: 978-3-525-55056-4
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Summary:Harvard has often been referred to as "godless Harvard." This is far from the truth. Fact is that Harvard is and always has been concerned about religion. This volume addresses the reasons for this. The story of religion at Harvard in many ways is the story of religion in the United States. This edition will clarify this relationship. Furthermore, the question of religion is central not only to the religious history of Harvard but to its very corporate structure and institutional evolution. The volume is divided into three parts and deals withthe Formation of Harvard College in 1636 and Evolut
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ISBN:3647550566