In 1636, Harvard College was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts, primarily to educate ministers and ensure an educated clergy for the Puritan community. It was the first institution of higher education in North America and aimed to train religious leaders who could interpret The Bible and lead congregations effectively. The establishment of Harvard marked a significant step in the development of higher education in the New World.
Who left Massachusetts in 1636 to help found Connecticut?
in 1636 Connecticut was found by Thomas Hooker
Connecticut was founded by Roger Williams in the year 1636.
Rhode Island
"Gannon university has a theology major and many religion classes available for students to attend. They do not, however, ordain ministers, they simply educate them!"
Harvard College was founded as a Puritan college with its primary purpose to train new ministers. New ministers were needed because with the increasing population of the Puritan colonies of New England, the parishes were strained because there was a shortage of ministers.
In 1636.
1636
Roger Williams
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