changing shape of English nonconformity, 1825-1925, The

changing shape of English nonconformity, 1825-1925, The

By Dale A. Johnson

Book Description

This scholarly exploration examines a pivotal century in the development of English religious communities outside the established church. Dale Johnson traces how four major evangelical traditions - Congregationalist, Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian - fundamentally transformed their approach to preparing spiritual leaders between 1825 and 1925.

The book reveals how these denominations established theological colleges to train ministers, creating a complex web of relationships between educational institutions, local congregations, and religious leadership. Johnson demonstrates that these educational developments sparked far-reaching changes that extended well beyond the classroom, reshaping how these faith communities understood their core mission and engaged with the broader culture.

Readers will discover how this educational revolution influenced fundamental questions of spiritual authority, theological understanding, and religious identity. The author examines shifting perspectives on ministry itself, exploring how new approaches to training affected doctrinal positions on essential topics like the nature of God and atonement. These changes ultimately redefined how these religious communities saw themselves and their place in society.

Through careful analysis of this transformative period, Johnson illuminates the dynamic relationship between education, theology, and cultural engagement. This work offers valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding how religious institutions adapt and evolve, particularly those curious about the intersection of spiritual formation and intellectual development within faith communities.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)

📄 Length: 248 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Theology
  • ✓ Explore Theology, study and teaching
  • ✓ Explore Theologie
  • ✓ Explore Dissenters
  • ✓ Explore Theologiestudium
  • ✓ Explore Study and teaching
  • ✓ Explore Religious Dissenters
  • ✓ Explore Dissenters, Religious

Topics Covered

Theology Theology, study and teaching Theologie Dissenters Theologiestudium Study and teaching Religious Dissenters Dissenters, Religious History Dissenters, religious, england

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