Records of Glasgow Free Church Students' Theological Society, student society, Glasgow, Scotland

Scope and Content

Minutes of meetings, Glasgow Free Church Students Theological Society

Administrative / Biographical History

Glasgow Free Church Students'Theological Society was founded in January 1859 and was formed to allow the discussion of theological questions. It was founded under the presidency of Gavin Chapman, and the first secretary was John Brownlee. Membership was open to any matriculated student of the Free Church College, Glasgow, Scotland. Any other church student may be admitted to membership by paying an entry fee. The Society consisted of honorary and ordinary members, and met on a weekly basis. It endeavoured to obtain the voluntary consent of members to read essays or take part in debate at these meetings.

Arrangement

The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

ACCN 4312: Deposited by Church of Scotland, General Assembly as part of the Library of Trinity College, Glasgow, Aug. 1974.

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Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Applications for permission to quote should be sent to Archives and Special Collections, please email: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk

Appraisal Information

This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 247 procedures

Custodial History

Held by Glasgow Free Church Students' Theological Society, then Trinity College, Glasgow, and then by Church of Scotland, General Assembly.

Accruals

None expected

Related Material

GB 247 MS Gen 753, United Free Church of Scotland, Highland Divinity Students' Fellowship (University of Glasgow Library, Department of Special Collections)

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