E. Progressive Quaker Institutions in Transition
Examines Quaker institutions as they respond to changing religious, social, and cultural conditions, revealing how shifts within Quakerism have shaped education, racial engagement, spiritual formation, and institutional identity.
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A Review, “Personality and Place, the Life & Times of Pendle Hill”
This review examines Doug Gwyn’s book on the history and theological evolution of Pendle Hill, a key Quaker institution, highlighting its transition from a vibrant educational and prophetic center to a financially struggling retreat focused on personal spirituality and ecology. The review emphasizes Pendle Hill’s shift away from academic rigor and social activism toward inwardness…
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“A History of Southland College: The Society of Friends and Black Education in Arkansas,”* A Review
This review discusses Thomas C. Kennedy’s detailed historical account of Southland College, a Quaker institution dedicated to African-American education in Arkansas from 1864 to 1925. It explores the challenges of racial violence, financial struggles, evangelical Quaker efforts, and the eventual decline of the school amid shifts in Quaker racial attitudes and leadership conflicts. Kennedy’s work…