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After the Fact: What Was The Great Awakening? with Thomas Kidd

Knowing Faith

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The Great Awakening and American Higher Education: A Historical Connection

This chapter examines the interplay between the Great Awakening and the origins of American higher education, notably among Ivy League schools rooted in Christian traditions. It also challenges modern views on Christianity's perceived conflict with higher learning by reflecting on the historical significance of these institutions in shaping cultural values.

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