Excerpt from Dedication and Inauguration of the Vanderbilt University, Vol. 2: Nashville, Tennessee, Oct; 3, 4, 1875
The Convention was in session four days, and adopted a plan for a Uni versity. Under the plan a Board of Trust was nominated and authorized to obtain a Charter of Incorporation, under the title of The Central University of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book gathers the dedication and inaugural speeches delivered at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1875. The dedication sermon, by Bishop Doggett, emphasizes the unique position of Christianity as the only system offering restorative agencies to a fallen world. Bishop Wightman's inaugural sermon highlights Christ as the unifying force that binds together the realms of nature, humanity, and the spiritual world. Set against the backdrop of the university's founding, these speeches explore the dynamic relationship between Christianity and higher education. They address the university's mission to promote both intellectual and spiritual growth, preparing students to make meaningful contributions to society. Through its in-depth analysis of Christian principles and their relevance to education, this book provides valuable insights into the historical foundations and enduring significance of Christian universities. It will appeal to those interested in the history of higher education, the role of religion in shaping institutions of learning, and the intersection of faith and reason in the pursuit of knowledge. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330559833_0
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