Early Schools Of Methodism (1886)

The Early Schools of Methodism, written by A. W. Cummings and originally published in 1886, is a historical account of the development of Methodist schools in the United States during the early years of the Methodist movement. The book explores the origins of these schools, their growth and influence, and the challenges they faced in the face of changing social and cultural conditions.Cummings begins by examining the early history of Methodism in the United States, including the role played by John Wesley and other key figures in the movement. He then turns his attention to the development of Methodist schools, which he argues were essential to the spread of the Methodist message and the growth of the church.The book provides detailed accounts of several key Methodist schools, including Cokesbury College, Wesleyan College, and Dickinson College. Cummings describes the founding of these institutions, their curricula, and the challenges they faced in the face of changing social and cultural conditions.Throughout the book, Cummings emphasizes the importance of education to the Methodist movement, arguing that Methodist schools played a crucial role in shaping the intellectual and spiritual lives of their students. He also highlights the contributions of key figures in the development of these schools, including Francis Asbury, Thomas Coke, and John Wesley himself.Overall, The Early Schools of Methodism provides a fascinating glimpse into the early years of the Methodist movement in the United States, and the role played by education in its growth and development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.