Bible School, Sunday school, Board of Christian Education
Dates
- Creation: 1650-
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and copyright holder. Staff may refuse copying of fragile or at-risk materials.
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Biographical / Historical
The Bible School, or Sunday school, had its beginnings in 1815 with teachings from the Bible to the young members of the parish. Known as the Sabbath School Society, the organization at one time operated five separate schools which were consolidated when the Church moved to Broad and Arch Streets in 1856. The organization was again reorganized in October 1889. In 1926, it became the Department of Religious Education, which later assumed the name Board of Christian Education. It now supervises all educational activities of the Church.
Extent
From the Collection: 600 Linear Feet (Extent is approximate, until records are all in the catalog. ) : Archival boxes, rolled architectural plans, 1800s ledgers, metal file boxes, loose folders of items, realia such as metal stamps, loose volumes.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Multiple languages
Repository Details
Part of the American Baptist Historical Society Repository
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta GA 30341-4115 USA
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