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What was one primary reason for founding educational centers during the First Great Awakening?
What was one primary reason for founding educational centers during the First Great Awakening?
To train more ministers.
How did the founding of universities during the First Great Awakening relate to missionary work?
How did the founding of universities during the First Great Awakening relate to missionary work?
They trained missionaries to convert others.
Which aspect of science did the educational centers during the First Great Awakening not focus on?
Which aspect of science did the educational centers during the First Great Awakening not focus on?
Disproving scientific findings.
In what way did the universities founded during the First Great Awakening counteract traditional teachings?
In what way did the universities founded during the First Great Awakening counteract traditional teachings?
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What broader educational goal did the founding of centers during the First Great Awakening serve, beyond training clergy?
What broader educational goal did the founding of centers during the First Great Awakening serve, beyond training clergy?
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Study Notes
The First Great Awakening & Education
- The First Great Awakening was a period of religious revivalism in the American colonies during the 18th century.
- One significant outcome of this period was the establishment of new educational institutions.
- These institutions, including universities and seminaries, were founded with the primary purpose of training more ministers.
- The goal was to educate individuals to lead religious revivals and spread the gospel.
- The establishment of these institutions demonstrated a commitment to religious teachings and the expansion of religious influence.
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Explore the impact of the First Great Awakening on education in the 18th century American colonies. This period not only heralded a religious revival but also led to the establishment of universities and seminaries aimed at training future ministers. Understand the significance of these institutions in spreading religious teachings.
