American Society for Educating Pious Youth for the Gospel Ministry

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The American Society for Educating Pious Youth for the Gospel Ministry was formerly established in Boston on August 29, 1815 with the intention of increasing the numbers of ministers within the United States. The organizers felt that the ratio of the population to the number of ordained ministers was too large and that a vast portion of the citizenry was without religious guidance and instruction. The Society provided financial support for young men who wished to join the ministry, but could not afford such an education.

From the description of Records, 1815-1834. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 477254740

Role Title Holding Repository
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associatedWith American College and Education Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Bates, Joshua, 1810-1888. person
associatedWith Congregational Education Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Frelinghuysen, Theodore, 1787-1862. person
associatedWith Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843. person
associatedWith Matthews, James M. 1785-1870. person
associatedWith Milnor, James, 1773-1845. person
associatedWith Patton, William, 1798-1879. person
associatedWith Spring, Gardiner, 1785-1873. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--New York
United States
Subject
Biblical scholars
Church charities
Clergy
Clergy
Religious education of young people
Theology
Occupation
Activity
Clergy

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Active 1816

Active 1956

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