Protestant Theological Libraries: Past, Present and Future

TitleProtestant Theological Libraries: Past, Present and Future
Publication TypeThesis
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsMitchell, Christine R.
Number of Pages36 pp.
UniversityUniversity of North Carolina
Thesis TypeMaster's Thesis
LanguageEnglish
Abstract

Protestant theological education in the United States has progressed through three stages of development: college, parsonage and seminary. The theological library has progressed as well collecting, maintaining and disseminating a collection of resources that are the shared stories of believers in the Divine. Organizations such as the Association of Theological Schools and the American Theological Library Association have helped to further the work of theological libraries in the ministry of the seminary. What challenges will theological libraries face in the 21st century? Inextricably linked, theological education and the theological library must work together as partners to faithfully serve the Church.

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