Protestantism played a foundational role in the establishment of early American universities, with chapels centrally located on campuses and university leaders focused on student salvation. James W. Fraser's book chronicles the fluctuating influence of religion amid pivotal shifts such as evolution, biblical criticism, the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of research universities. The narrative examines how religious practices and affiliations transformed within evolving student demographics and how differing religious views spurred both learning opportunities and conflicts. Despite a contemporary trend towards secular academia, students remain engaged with spiritual and existential questions.
"Religion cropped up in students' lives in new ways as they continued to grapple with moral and ethical questions and as various denominations and faiths vied for their attention and adherence."
"While much of academe pushes religion to its periphery, today's students are still concerned with questions of spirituality and meaning."
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