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The Ursinusiana Project: How The Religious History Of Ursinus College Yielded Today's Liberal Arts Curriculum, Karen Boedecker

Religious Studies Honors Papers

My project is divided into two parts. The first part is a heavily annotated timeline. I have organized all of the bits and pieces I encountered during my time in the Ursinusiana archives in a clear and concise manner that addresses each historical occurrence that led to the abolition of chapel attendance at Ursinus College. I hope that this timeline can serve not only as a reference for the casual reader who is interested in the religious history of the College but also as a guide to my analysis in the second part of the project.

Although constructing the timeline …

Examining Our Roots: How Over 100 Years Of Religion Yielded A Secular Liberal Arts Program At Ursinus College, Karen Boedecker

Religious Studies Summer Fellows

Although Ursinus College is a fairly young institution, there have been many modifications that have occurred throughout its history. While we as students might be tempted to fixate on the changes that we find most relatable such as the price of an Ursinus education (it was $188 a year in 1885) or the clubs and organizations in which one could choose to be involved (in the 1880s the only options were the Zwinglian, Schaff, Ebrard, and Olevian literary societies which flourished here), the overall character of the College was most heavily influenced by the presence and eventual absence of religion. …

The Reverend John H. A. Bomberger, Doctor Of Divinity; Doctor Of Laws 1817-1890: Centenary Volume, John H. Bomberger, John Hunter Watts, James I. Good, Edgar Ritter Appenzeller, Henry Aymar Bomberger, Calvin D. Yost Sr., George Leslie Omwake

John H. A. Bomberger Centenary Volume

Prepared for the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Henry Augustus Bomberger, this biographical volume provides details of Dr. Bomberger's life from his early days as a student at Mercersburg through his final years as the first President of Ursinus College. The 273 page book contains photographs and portraits.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 9, June 15, 1902, Walter E. Hoffsommer

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the June 15, 1902 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 8, May 15, 1902, Walter E. Hoffsommer

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the May 15, 1902 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 7, April 15, 1902, Mary E. Markley

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the April 15, 1902 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 6, March 15, 1902, Mary E. Markley

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the March 15, 1902 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 5, February 15, 1902, Mary E. Markley

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the February 15, 1902 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 4, January 15, 1902, Mary E. Markley, Marion G. Spangler

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the January 15, 1902 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 3, December 15, 1901, Mary E. Markley

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the December 15, 1901 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 2, November 15, 1901, Mary E. Markley

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the November 15, 1901 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 1, October 15, 1901, Mary E. Markley

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the October 15, 1901 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 17, No. 9, June 15, 1901, Mary E. Markley, John Alexander

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the June 15, 1901 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 17, No. 8, May 15, 1901, Mary E. Markley

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the May 15, 1901 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 17, No. 7, April 15, 1901, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the April 15, 1901 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 17, No. 6, March 15, 1901, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the March 15, 1901 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 17, No. 5, February 15, 1901, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the February 15, 1901 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 17, No. 4, January 15, 1901, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the January 15, 1901 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 17, No. 3, December 15, 1900, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the December 15, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 17, No. 2, November 15, 1900, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the November 15, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 17, No. 1, October 15, 1900, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the October 15, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 16, No. 19, July 1, 1900, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the July 1, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 16, No. 18, June 15, 1900, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the June 15, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 16, No. 17, June 1, 1900, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the June 1, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 16, No. 16, May 15, 1900, William Samuel Keiter, James I. Good

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the May 15, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 16, No. 15, May 1, 1900, William Samuel Keiter

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the May 1, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 16, No. 14, April 15, 1900, John Edward Stone

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the April 15, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 16, No. 13, April 1, 1900, John Edward Stone

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the April 1, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 16, No. 12, March 15, 1900, John Edward Stone

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the March 15, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 16, No. 11, March 1, 1900, John Edward Stone

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the March 1, 1900 Ursinus College Bulletin.