Area of Biblical Learning Records, 1962-1990, undated

Collection Title:

Area of Biblical Learning Records, 1962-1990, undated

Repository:

The Holloway Archives at Milligan University

P. H. Welshimer Memorial Library

200 Blowers Blvd.

Milligan, TN 37682

Email: archives@milligan.edu

Creator:

Area of Biblical Learning

Title:

Area of Biblical Learning Records, 1962-1990, undated

Collection No.

C0026

Extent

1.6 cubic feet (4 boxes)

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Bible courses have always been a part of course offerings at Milligan. In the 1910s, Milligan had the Robert Milligan Bible College that offered courses that led to a certificate and could be part of courses leading to a diploma. The Bible Department eventually became the Area of Biblical Learning with Milligan adopting a school structure with areas of study. The Area of Biblical Learning is now part of the School of Bible and Ministry, Milligan University, along with Emmanuel Christian Seminary. This records collection currently contains records from Henry Webb’s time as chairman of the Area of Biblical Learning, from the 1960s to 1990.

Administrative History:

From Milligan’s earliest days as a college, Bible courses were offered to students, taught by Josephus Hopwood. Around 1899, the catalog states that there was a “Bible School” at Milligan, and by 1909 the catalog references a Bible Department. The next year, 1910, the Robert Milligan Bible College was established as part of Milligan, granting ministerial certificates (diplomas could be earned with more courses). The Robert Milligan Bible College was short-lived, and the school had reverted back to a Bible department (or Department of Sacred Literature) by 1919. Both a Milligan Bible Institute for undergraduates and graduate students and a Department of Sacred Literature are listed in the 1923 catalog. By 1940, a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Ministerial course was being offered. J. Walter Carpenter is listed as the Dean of the Bible Department from 1926-1942. No dean is listed for the Department of Religion/Bible Department after Carpenter. The Area of Biblical Learning was first listed in the 1959-1960 catalog, when the college was organized into areas.

Beauford H. Bryant was Chairman of the Area of Biblical Learning from 1959 to at least 1961. Henry Webb was the Chairman of Biblical Studies/ Area of Biblical Learning from at least 1966 to 1990, although there is a letter from 1962 in these records asking Webb to be chairman of a committee on majors in Biblical Studies for the year 1962-1963. The catalogs are not clear on who the chairman was between 1961 and 1966. William C. Gwaltney, Jr., was the next chair of the Area of Biblical Learning from 1990 to 1998. R. David Roberts was chair of the Area of Biblical Learning from 1998 to 2006. Philip D. Kenneson was chair of the Area of Biblical Learning from 2006 to present (2020). With the integration of Emmanuel Christian Seminary in 2015, the Area of Biblical Learning became part of the School of Bible and Ministry, one of five schools of Milligan College, which became Milligan University in 2020.

Arrangement:

The records of the Area of Biblical Learning originally came to the archives in 2006, most likely as part of a transfer of chair-ship. Ginger Dillon, the archivist at the time, presumably did some processing and arranging, including replacing paperclips. Katherine Banks in 2020 reorganized the files into series and subseries, based on the structure of the Area. Because this is an open records collection, further accruals are expected.

The collection has currently been divided into series based on chairperson, as the files currently in the collection seem to all be from one person. This arrangement best reflects the history of the Area and the records accessioned into the archives. As of 2020, this meant that there was only one series, I. Series: Chairman Henry Webb, 1962-1990, undated. This series has been further divided into two subseries, 1. Subseries: Annual Files, 1963-1990, undated, arranged chronologically, and 2. Subseries: Subject Files, 1962-1986, undated, arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Scope and Content Note:

The records of the Area of Biblical Learning are currently divided into one series, Chairman Henry Webb. This series spans 1962 to 1990 and contains undated material. It is further divided into two subseries, Annual Files, spanning 1963 to 1990 and including undated material, and Subject Files, spanning 1962 to 1986 and including undated material. This series contains memos, student information, advertising information on the Area, and correspondence.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information:

Accession 003-06-2006

Access Restrictions:

Collection is not open for research at this time. Only those with proper authorization may view this collection.

The archivist reserves the right to determine on a case-by-case basis if certain folders within the collection that have been requested for viewing cannot be made available due to various restriction compliance, including but not limited to student information, private personal information, and organizational information of a restricted nature.

Preferred Citation:

[Item], Area of Biblical Learning Records, Collection C0026, The Holloway Archives at Milligan University, Milligan, TN.

Processing Information:

Processed by: Ginger Dillon, Katherine Banks

Completed in 2020.

Folder List

Box 1

I. Series: Chairman Henry Webb, 1962-1990, undated

1. Subseries: Annual Files, 1963-1990, undated

• Bible Area, 1967-68, 1963-1967, undated



• Bible Area, 1968-69, 1968-1969, undated



• Bible Area, 1970-71, 1970-1971, undated



• Bible Area, 1971-72, 1969-1974, undated



• Bible Area, 1973-74, 1973-1974, undated

Box 2

• Bible Area, 1974-75, 1974-1975, undated



• Bible Area, 1975-76, 1975-1976, undated



• Bible Area, 1976-77, 1976-1977, undated



• Bible Area, 1977-78, 1977-1978, undated



• Bible Area, 1978-79, 1978-1979, undated



• Bible Area, 1979-80, 1979-1980, undated



• Bible Area, 1980-81, 1980-1981, undated

Box 3

• Bible Area, 1981-82, 1981-1982, undated



• Bible Area, 1982-83, 1982-1983, undated



• Bible Area, 1983-84, 1983-1984, undated



• Bible Area, 1984-85, 1984-1985, undated



• Bible Area, 1985-86, 1985-1986, undated



• Bible Area, 1986-87, 1986-1987, undated



• Bible Area, 1988-89, 1987-1989, undated

Box 4

• Bible Area, 1989-90, 1989-1990, undated

2. Subseries: Subject Files, 1962-1986, undated

• Bible Area – Missions Major, 1979-1986, undated



• Department of Religion, 1962-1967, undated



• Purdue Extension, 1983-84, 1983-1985, undated