What was The Primary Mission of Colonial Colleges?

• Education of clergy

• Puritans extremely committed to their religious beliefs and wanted to educate children.

• Considered a learned ministry vital to community

• Who were earliest students?

  • Sons of wealthy land owners planning for ministry
  • had to read/write Latin & Greek, translate classics into English; participate in weekly declamations
  • concept of mall

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