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'''Albert Theodore Mollegen, Sr.''' (February 17, 1906 – January 22, 1984) was a widely-known [[Apologetics|apologist]] for classical [[Christianity]] and a proponent of [[Evangelical left|evangelical liberalism]].<ref name='Episcopal-Bio'/> |
'''Albert Theodore Mollegen, Sr.''' (February 17, 1906 – January 22, 1984) was a widely-known [[Apologetics|apologist]] for classical [[Christianity]] and a proponent of [[Evangelical left|evangelical liberalism]].<ref name='Episcopal-Bio'/> |
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Mollegen was born in [[McComb, Mississippi]] to Charles Henry Mollegen (1880–1912) and Bessie Lee McDonald (1882–1969). His father died when he was very young. |
Mollegen was born in [[McComb, Mississippi]] to Charles Henry Mollegen (1880–1912) and Bessie Lee McDonald (1882–1969). His father died when he was very young. |
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He studied at Mississippi Agricultural & Mechanical College (now [[Mississippi State University]]) before graduating from [[Virginia Theological Seminary]] in Alexandria. Graduate coursework was completed in New York City. He earned a master's degree at [[Union Theological Seminary (New York City)|Union Theological Seminary]] and a doctorate at the [[General Theological Seminary]].<ref name="Wapo-ATMollegen=Obit">{{cite news |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=23 January 1984 |
He studied at Mississippi Agricultural & Mechanical College (now [[Mississippi State University]]) before graduating from [[Virginia Theological Seminary]] in Alexandria. Graduate coursework was completed in New York City. He earned a master's degree at [[Union Theological Seminary (New York City)|Union Theological Seminary]] and a doctorate at the [[General Theological Seminary]].<ref name="Wapo-ATMollegen=Obit">{{cite news |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=23 January 1984 |orig-date= |title=Va. theologian Albert Mollegen dies at Age 77 |script-title= |trans-title= |url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1984/01/23/va-theologian-albert-mollegen-dies-at-age-77/3a1fc120-93e6-4c99-bb94-20ac398ec7ef/|url-status= |newspaper=Washington Post |type= |series= |language= |volume= |issue= |edition= |location=Washington, DC |publisher= |publication-date= |agency= |page= |pages= |at= |no-pp= |arxiv= |asin= |bibcode= |doi= |isbn= |issn= |jfm= |jstor= |lccn= |mr= |oclc= |ol= |osti= |pmc= |pmid= |rfc= |ssrn= |zbl= |id= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=7 November 2022 |via= |url-access=subscription |quote=Dr. Mollegen was a widely-known apologist for classical Christianity to modern intellectuals and had lectured widely on campuses.}}</ref> |
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At Union, Mollegen was one of the first American students of the religious socialist [[Paul Tillich]]. He later became one of Tillich's most articulate adherents.<ref name='Episcopal-Bio'/> |
At Union, Mollegen was one of the first American students of the religious socialist [[Paul Tillich]]. He later became one of Tillich's most articulate adherents.<ref name='Episcopal-Bio'/> |
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==Career== |
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Mollegen taught New Testament language and literature and Christian ethics at the Virginia Theological Seminary for most of his career. He also lectured at many campuses including the University of Chicago, University of Florida, Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, Southern Methodist University, and Cambridge University.<ref name="Wapo-ATMollegen=Obit"/> |
Mollegen taught New Testament language and literature and Christian ethics at the Virginia Theological Seminary for most of his career. He also lectured at many campuses including the University of Chicago, University of Florida, Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, Southern Methodist University, and Cambridge University.<ref name="Wapo-ATMollegen=Obit"/> |
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In 1947, he founded Christianity and Modern Man, a liberal evangelical organization.<ref name='Episcopal-Bio'/> |
In 1947, he founded Christianity and Modern Man, a liberal evangelical organization.<ref name='Episcopal-Bio'/> |
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Throughout his career, Mollegen was invited to preach at various churches throughout the United States. Mollegen strongly believed that the revival of Christian religion clearly rests on the individual having a closer connection to God, and not the clergy.<ref name="NYT-Guest">{{cite news |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=20 July 1953 |orig-date= |title=Guest Urges Evangelism |script-title= |trans-title= |url= https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1953/07/20/93608258.html|url-status= |newspaper=New York Times |type= |series= |language= |volume= |issue= |edition= |location=New York, New York |publisher= |publication-date= |agency= |page=15 |pages= |at= |no-pp= |arxiv= |asin= |bibcode= |doi= |isbn= |issn= |jfm= |jstor= |lccn= |mr= |oclc= |ol= |osti= |pmc= |pmid= |rfc= |ssrn= |zbl= |id= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=16 June 2024 |via= |url-access=subscription |quote=The people, not the clergy, must be the "carriers of Christianity," the Rev. Dr. Albert T. Mollegen, guest preacher at St. James Protestant Episcopal Church, Madison Avenue and Seventy-first Street, declared yesterday morning.}}</ref> |
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He retired from the faculty of the Virginia Theological Seminary in 1974.<ref name="Wapo-ATMollegen=Obit"/> |
He retired from the faculty of the Virginia Theological Seminary in 1974.<ref name="Wapo-ATMollegen=Obit"/> |
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==Personal life== |
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His wife, the former Harriette Ione Rush of Meridian, Mississippi, died in 1978. He has a son, A.T. Mollegen Jr. of Mystic, Conn.; a daughter, [[Anne Mollegen Smith]] of New York City, and three grandchildren.<ref name="Wapo-ATMollegen=Obit"/> |
His wife, the former Harriette Ione Rush of Meridian, Mississippi, died in 1978. He has a son, A.T. Mollegen Jr. (known as Ted) of Mystic, Conn.; a daughter, [[Anne Mollegen Smith]] of New York City, and three grandchildren.<ref name="Wapo-ATMollegen=Obit"/> |
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==Works== |
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* Mollegen, Albert T., ''The faith of Christians'' (1954) |
* Mollegen, Albert T., ''The faith of Christians'' (1954) |
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* Mollegen, Albert T., ''The Christianity of St. Paul'' (1956) |
* Mollegen, Albert T., ''The Christianity of St. Paul'' (1956) |
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* Mollegen, Albert T., ''Christianity and modern man ; the crisis of secularism'' (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, |
* Mollegen, Albert T., ''Christianity and modern man ; the crisis of secularism'' (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1961). |
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* Mollegen, Albert T., and Charles P. Price, ''Existentialism: question or answer?'' (1961) |
* Mollegen, Albert T., and Charles P. Price, ''Existentialism: question or answer?'' (1961) |
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==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 21:04, 16 June 2024
Albert Theodore Mollegen, Sr. | |
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 Dr. Albert T. Mollegen in the 1960s. | |
| Born | February 17, 1906[1] McComb, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | January 22, 1984 (aged 77)[1] |
| Notable work | Christianity and Modern Man (1961) |
Albert Theodore Mollegen, Sr. (February 17, 1906 – January 22, 1984) was a widely-known apologist for classical Christianity and a proponent of evangelical liberalism.[1]
Birth and early years
[edit]Mollegen was born in McComb, Mississippi to Charles Henry Mollegen (1880–1912) and Bessie Lee McDonald (1882–1969). His father died when he was very young.
He studied at Mississippi Agricultural & Mechanical College (now Mississippi State University) before graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria. Graduate coursework was completed in New York City. He earned a master's degree at Union Theological Seminary and a doctorate at the General Theological Seminary.[2]
At Union, Mollegen was one of the first American students of the religious socialist Paul Tillich. He later became one of Tillich's most articulate adherents.[1]
Career
[edit]Mollegen taught New Testament language and literature and Christian ethics at the Virginia Theological Seminary for most of his career. He also lectured at many campuses including the University of Chicago, University of Florida, Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, Southern Methodist University, and Cambridge University.[2]
In 1947, he founded Christianity and Modern Man, a liberal evangelical organization.[1]
Throughout his career, Mollegen was invited to preach at various churches throughout the United States. Mollegen strongly believed that the revival of Christian religion clearly rests on the individual having a closer connection to God, and not the clergy.[3]
He retired from the faculty of the Virginia Theological Seminary in 1974.[2]
Personal life
[edit]His wife, the former Harriette Ione Rush of Meridian, Mississippi, died in 1978. He has a son, A.T. Mollegen Jr. (known as Ted) of Mystic, Conn.; a daughter, Anne Mollegen Smith of New York City, and three grandchildren.[2]
Works
[edit]Books
[edit]- Mollegen, Albert T., The faith of Christians (1954)
- Mollegen, Albert T., The Christianity of St. Paul (1956)
- Mollegen, Albert T., Christianity and modern man ; the crisis of secularism (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1961).
Articles
[edit]- Mollegen, Albert T. (1952). "The Religious Basis of Western Socialism". In Egbert, Donald Drew; Persons, Stow (eds.). Socialism and American Life. Vol. 1. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press (published 2016). pp. 97–124. ISBN 978-1-4008-7508-5. JSTOR j.ctt183pqkf.7.
- Mollegen, Albert T., and Charles P. Price, Existentialism: question or answer? (1961)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Albert Theodore Mollegen". The Episcopal Church. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
He was most noted as an apologist for liberal evangelicalism, and in 1947 he founded an association called Christianity and Modern Man.
- ^ a b c d "Va. theologian Albert Mollegen dies at Age 77". Washington Post. Washington, DC. 23 January 1984. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
Dr. Mollegen was a widely-known apologist for classical Christianity to modern intellectuals and had lectured widely on campuses.
- ^ "Guest Urges Evangelism". New York Times. New York, New York. 20 July 1953. p. 15. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
The people, not the clergy, must be the "carriers of Christianity," the Rev. Dr. Albert T. Mollegen, guest preacher at St. James Protestant Episcopal Church, Madison Avenue and Seventy-first Street, declared yesterday morning.
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