Trinity University (Paperback)

R. Douglas Brackenridge

ISBN 10: 1595347895 / ISBN 13: 9781595347893

Published by Trinity University Press,U.S., San Antonio, 2005

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Paperback. Since its founding in 1869 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Trinity University has been engaged in realizing the dreams of its founders to become a University of the highest order. In Trinity University: A Tale of Three Cities, R. Douglas Brackenridge, professor emeritus of religion at Trinity, brings a wealth of scholarship and knowledge to this institutional history.Brackenridge traces Trinitys unique heritage from its founding in Tehuacana and growth in Waxahachie to its emergence in San Antonio as a top private university for the study of liberal arts and sciences. He draws on historical records and reports, oral histories, newspaper accounts, books, correspondence, and archives to document the universitys challenges and successes. He describes Trinitys development within the broader context of private, church-related universities in America, while profiling the administrators, faculty, staff, and students who have contributed to Trinitys rich heritage.The result is a well-researched story of the founding and the progression of one of the nations exceptional institutions for higher learning. Illustrations picture Trinitys campuses in three cities and include black-and-white photographs. The story of the founding and growth of one of the nations exceptional institutions for higher learning Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Trinity University (Paperback)
• Publisher: Trinity University Press,U.S., San Antonio
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1595347895
• ISBN 13: 9781595347893
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Since its founding in 1869 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Trinity University has been engaged in realizing the dreams of its founders to become “a University of the highest order.” In Trinity University: A Tale of Three Cities, R. Douglas Brackenridge, professor emeritus of religion at Trinity, brings a wealth of scholarship and knowledge to this institutional history.

Brackenridge traces Trinity’s unique heritage from its founding in Tehuacana and growth in Waxahachie to its emergence in San Antonio as a top private university for the study of liberal arts and sciences. He draws on historical records and reports, oral histories, newspaper accounts, books, correspondence, and archives to document the university’s challenges and successes. He describes Trinity’s development within the broader context of private, church-related universities in America, while profiling the administrators, faculty, staff, and students who have contributed to Trinity’s rich heritage.

The result is a well-researched story of the founding and the progression of one of the nation’s exceptional institutions for higher learning. Illustrations picture Trinity’s campuses in three cities and include black-and-white photographs.

About the Author

R. Douglas Brackenridge is a professor emeritus of religion at Trinity University, where he taught for forty years. He is the author of numerous books and articles in the field of American religious history. His research and writing have focused primarily on denominational studies (Presbyterianism) and new religious movements (Mormonism). His articles have appeared most recently in the Journal of Presbyterian History and the Journal of Mormon History. An Ohio native, Brackenridge has lived in San Antonio since 1962.