Education for Mission and Ministry Unit. Records

MP-07-R0252

The Archives of the Episcopal Church

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Education for Mission and Ministry Unit. Records

• 1958-1988 (Creation)

1.25 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

The educational agency of the Executive Council has had a variety of titles and positions within the organizational structure of the Church over the years. From 1947 to 1968, it was known as the Department of Christian Education and focused on analyzing the educational needs of the Church, developing curricula and instructional materials designed to meet those needs, and providing training for teachers, leaders, parents and clergy.

This collection comprises a mixed series of Administrative Records and Subject Files that includes correspondence, reports, and printed material that appear to have been gathered selectively by an unknown office within the Education for Mission and Ministry cluster.

Prominent topics include the Diocese of Puerto Rico, Clergy Studies, and the National Institute for Lay Training (NILT). The NILT became the legal successor to the Church Army in 1975, promoting the training of laity for service to the Church community through the placement of volunteers in parish programs and seminaries. Of particular interest are General Convention committee records and a 1973 study by the Office of Development, “What You Said,” concerning diocesan needs and priorities.

Arranged alphabetically

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• English

Department of Christian Education. Records of the General Field Services

• African American universities and colleges
• Campus ministry
• Christian education
• Ecumenical movement
• Higher education
• Episcopal Church–Education
• National Institute for Lay Training (NILT)
• Ordination of women
• Theology–Study and teaching

• Puerto Rico

• Executive Council (Subject)