Scotland has long been known for its emphasis upon an educated clergy, yet little serious historical attention has been given to how this was actually fostered.

Based on extensive literary and field research involving surveys, classroom observations, and interviews with faculty, students, and administrators in Roman Cat

Norma Cook Everist contends that it is meaningful to say that in ministries of administration, outreach, and pastoral care, the church is functioning as a learn

Christian Education is part of the vital ministry of all churches, but especially of small membership churches. In a culture that places great value on numbers,

Frontcover -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Part One: Entrants to the Clerical Profession, 1780-1839 -- 1. R