Religious Activities Commission, 1957 - 1969

File

Identifier: 11-9/1/1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Some of the booklets where given volume/issue numbers. Includes September 1957 (2 copies), November 1957 (2 copies), v.1:no.3 (1957:Dec.), and v.1:no.4(1958:Mar.).

There is also one pamphlet from the "Who Cares?" symposium Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 1967.

Dates

1957 - 1969

Creator

Religious Activities Commission (Organization)

Biographical / Historical

This organization was first mentioned in the 1951 Wesleyana. They were responsible for all religious activities on campus. Some of the activities they sponsor are vespers, chapel, morning lenten services, and Religious Emphasis Week. In 1958 they instituted a "reading room" in Memorial Center for Religious Literature, and an Epiphany service. There is no mention of the Religious Activities Commission after 1972.

Extent

1 folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This organization put out little booklets of daily meditations and programs about their sponsored events. Inscription in one of the booklets: "This booklet of daily devotions was written by Wesleyan students and prepared by the Religious Activities Commission. It is hoped that the thoughts and prayers contained in this book will inspire and challenge the students on this campus and help them in their spiritual life.