Methodism and Education 1849-1902 - J. H. Rigg, Romanism, and Wesleyan Schools (Hardcover)

This book has three interlocking themes. It is concerned first with the advance and subsequent decline of the Wesleyan Methodist efforts in education during the nineteenth century. Secondly, it is about Dr James Harrison Rigg, an irascible and self-opinionated Victorian minister who became Principal of Westminster Methodist Training College and President of the Methodist Conference. He had a dominant influence over his church for many years and dictated its education policy. He also gained the ear of many in government who were formulating educational legislation, and the book assesses his influence on government ideas. The final and overriding theme of the book is the anti-Catholicism within the Methodist church throughout the nineteenth century, which influenced Wesleyan attitudes towards government education policy in general and towards Anglican `Tractarian' schools in particular. The book is invaluable for students of nineteenth century religious history and is worthwhile for others interested in ecclesiastical history.

General

Imprint:	Clarendon Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 1998
Authors:	John T. Smith (Researcher, Education Department)
Dimensions:	225 x 147 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-826964-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Methodist Churches Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Methodist Churches Books > Christianity > Christian theology Books > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Methodist Churches Promotions
LSN:	0-19-826964-1
Barcode:	9780198269649

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