Author Archive for: ‘Doug Minor’
Summary of Survey on Davidson’s Religious Heritage and Campus Values
This past summer, members of the Davidson campus community received an invitation from the Trustee Committee on Church-Relatedness to respond to a question about Davidson’s religious heritage, the values that define the college, and ways in which those values might be experienced. The form of the question differed somewhat for alumni, faculty and staff, current students, and their parents in order to best reflect each group’s particular affiliation with the college. The specific questions received by each group of prospective respondents are included in their respective sections.
Read More →Reading List For Trustee Committee on Church-Relatedness
The Trustee Committee on Church-Relatedness has read and discussed several books about the Reformed Tradition, as well as material related to how other schools have engaged in reviews like this. A partial list of the committee’s reading is included in this post. Additional books and articles will be posted as the committee continues its work. Benne, Robert. Quality With Soul: …
Read More →Davidson’s Religious Heritage – Frequently Asked Questions
What was decided about the Presidential Bylaw? At the April 16 meeting, the Board of Trustees came to the following conclusions: The Board reaffirmed the Statement of Purpose and the continued voluntary relationship between the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Davidson College. The Board acknowledged that there are differing views among the Trustees with regard to the Presidential Bylaw and recognized …
Read More →Board Forms Trustee Committee on Church-Relatedness
Over the course of Davidson College’s history, the Board of Trustees has periodically reviewed the college’s religious heritage, the college’s relationship to the Presbyterian Church, and the meaning that the college draws from that relationship. Most recently, questions about church-relatedness were important parts of the discussion during the 2010-11 presidential search. The Board of Trustees decided at that time to review this …
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