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Iliff School of Theology is a graduate theological school founded in 1892. Located in Denver, Colorado, the school's campus is adjacent to the University of Denver. An average of 300-350 students attend the school each year 〔Iliff Statistics (November 21, 2008).(【引用サイトリンク】title=About Iliff ) 〕 Iliff is one of thirteen United Methodist Church seminaries in the United States. It also has close connections with the United Church of Christ, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, the Unitarian Universalist Association, the Episcopal Church, the Presbyterian Church, the Metropolitan Community Church, and others. Iliff’s student body represents more than forty faith traditions.〔Iliff Information(November 21, 2008).〕 The school library contains the largest theological collection in the Rocky Mountain area with approximately 205,800 volumes, 60,600 microforms, and over 900 current periodical and serial subscriptions.〔Ira J. Taylor Library (November 21, 2008).(【引用サイトリンク】title=Library Facilities ) 〕 Iliff School of Theology is accredited by Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. ==History== Iliff was originally founded in 1889 by as a seminary and school of religious studies of the University of Denver.〔Templin, J. Alton (1992). ''An Intellectual History of the Iliff School of Theology'', 1992 Edition, Colorado: Iliff School of Theology.〕 In 1892, it was named the Iliff School of Theology after John Wesley Iliff (1831–1878)〔Rocky Mountain News(March 1, 2008).(【引用サイトリンク】title=John Wesley Iliff Crafted Kingdom From Cattle )〕 who had wanted to establish a school for training ministers in the territory of Colorado. After he died, his wife Elizabeth Iliff Warren and her second husband, Bishop Henry White Warren, succeeded in starting the Iliff School of Theology.〔Ira J. Taylor Library Archives (November 21, 2008).(【引用サイトリンク】title=Bishop Henry White Warren )〕 The cornerstone of Iliff Hall was laid on June 8, 1892 and construction was completed in 1893.〔Ira J. Taylor Library Archives (December 3, 2008).(【引用サイトリンク】title=Bishop Henry W. Warren Chronology )〕 While the construction was taking place, the first classes began on September 23, 1892.〔Templin, J. Alton (1992). ''An Intellectual History of the Iliff School of Theology'', 1992 Edition, Colorado: Iliff School of Theology.〕 In the summer of 1900, Iliff closed for various financial and organizational reasons.〔Templin, J. Alton (1992). ''An Intellectual History of the Iliff School of Theology'', 1992 Edition, Colorado: Iliff School of Theology.〕 On August 27, 1903, Iliff School of Theology was incorporated as an independent institution, separate from the University of Denver.〔Ira J. Taylor Library Archives (December 3, 2008).(【引用サイトリンク】title=Bishop Henry W. Warren Chronology )〕 It reopened on September 10, 1910 as a freestanding school of theology and Methodist seminary.〔Ira J. Taylor Library Archives (November 21, 2008).(【引用サイトリンク】title=Brief History of Iliff )〕 In September 1981, Iliff and the University of Denver inaugurated a joint Ph.D. program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Religious and Theological Studies.〔Iliff and DU Joint Ph.D. Program (December 3, 2008).(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Joint Ph.D Program )〕 Iliff has hosted a number of high-profile leaders for special events, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, the Little Rock Nine, and others. From February 24–27, 2008, Iliff honored the Little Rock Nine in a series of events called "A Celebration of Courage."〔Rocky Mountain News (February 25, 2008).(【引用サイトリンク】title=Little Rock Nine Reunite for Iliff Events Honoring Their Historic Courage )〕〔The Denver Post (February 23, 2008).〕〔The Denver Post (February 18, 2008).〕 In 2011, Iliff established "The Courage Award." The () is given out as a means "to acknowledge and celebrate individuals or organizations whose courage, persistence, and determination has changed an unjust situation in the world." The first slated recipient of this award is Judy Shepard for her work in telling the story of her son, Matthew Shepard. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Iliff School of Theology」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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