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The Early Schools of Methodism (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

A. W. Cummings

 
9781331005223: The Early Schools of Methodism (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the roots of Methodist higher education in 19th-century America and the people who built it. This volume chronicles early schools tied to the Methodist Episcopal Church, from the founding of Norwalk Seminary in Ohio to the formation of McKendree College in Illinois. It weaves together institutional growth, leadership decisions, financial struggles, and the lasting impact of these schools on students and communities.

The narrative highlights key figures, such as educators who shaped curricula, guided students, and steered institutions through debt and change. It also shows how private ownership, church oversight, and conference support influenced the education landscape of the era. Through detailed anecdotes and archival insight, the book reveals how these schools produced notable alumni and shaped regional education.

- Learn how Norwalk Seminary emerged, faced financial pressures, and educated hundreds of young people.
- See how McKendree College began and why it mattered to Illinois Methodism.
- Meet influential teachers and administrators who left a lasting imprint on education and the church.
- Understand the broader role of church-affiliated schools in 19th-century American society.

Ideal for readers interested in church history, the history of education, and how faith-based institutions shaped American learning.

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