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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book shares the insights of Knox College's inaugural ceremony in June 1869. The event marked an era in American higher education and symbolized unity and cooperation among different Christian denominations who shared the common goal of educating America's future generations. The author, then-president Edward Beecher, highlights the key issues that Knox College faced as a newly founded institution, including questions about denominational cooperation, the purpose of higher education, and the balance between classic and contemporary approaches to learning. His address examines the significance of a Christ-centered education and emphasizes the importance of uniting faith and love in the classroom. The author makes an impassioned plea for the study of classical languages, arguing that it trains the mind to think critically and reason effectively. He also highlights the crucial role of language skills in all walks of life. The book provides a rich perspective on the history, values, and aspirations of America's collegiate system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330482704_0
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