Publisher's Synopsis
The First Wesley Foundation: An Adventure In Christian Higher Education is a book written by James Chamberlain Baker. The book explores the history of the Wesley Foundation, which was the first organization to provide Christian higher education to students in the United States. The author provides a detailed account of the foundation's founding, its growth, and its impact on the education system in the country. The book delves into the vision of the founders of the Wesley Foundation, their struggles, and their triumphs. It also highlights the challenges the foundation faced in its early years, including financial struggles and opposition from secular institutions. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the curriculum of the Wesley Foundation, which included courses in theology, philosophy, and the liberal arts. The book also explores the impact of the foundation on the lives of its students, many of whom went on to become influential leaders in the Christian community. Overall, The First Wesley Foundation: An Adventure In Christian Higher Education is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Christian education in the United States. It provides a unique insight into the challenges and triumphs of the pioneers who established the foundation and the impact it had on the education system in the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
