Archbishop Charles Riley, Theological Education and the Foundation of the University of Western Australia, 1903-c.1929

This paper critically examines the role of Charles Riley, Bishop of Perth, in the foundation of the University of Western Australia in 1913. Riley advocated a modern university devoted to applied science, which would also include a humanities/arts component that would be able to deliver a liberal ed...

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Main Author: Strong, Rowan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press [2015]
In: Journal of Anglican studies
Year: 2015, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 50-67
IxTheo Classification:KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBS Australia; Oceania
KDE Anglican Church
RB Church office; congregation
ZF Education
Further subjects:B Theological Education
B Western Australia
B Archbishop Charles Riley
B University
B University of Western Australia
B Liberal Education
B Clergy
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Summary:This paper critically examines the role of Charles Riley, Bishop of Perth, in the foundation of the University of Western Australia in 1913. Riley advocated a modern university devoted to applied science, which would also include a humanities/arts component that would be able to deliver a liberal education. It goes on to explore what a ‘liberal education' meant to Riley in connection with a theological education for clergy. It argues that Riley, and his successor Archbishop Le Fanu, desired a theological education for clergy connected with the university as productive of such a liberal education. Such an education would enable clergy to be leaders in society, capable of understanding modern issues in the context of faith, and able, by virtue of their education, to engage sympathetically with people of diverse backgrounds and views.
ISSN:1745-5278
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Anglican studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/S1740355314000084