Religion 1513 - History of Harvard and Its Presidents

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Harvard University

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An exploration of the intellectual and institutional history of America's oldest college through the examination of four pairs of its 27 presidents. Among themes to be considered are European antecedents, developments in faculty, governance, and curriculum, as well as the maturation of the built environment. Significant attention is paid to the evolution of the religious context of the school, including the practice of and instruction in religion, and the challenges of secularism and pluralism.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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