Book launch: Religion and Relationships in Ragged Schools Image Dr Laura Mair’s book, 'Religion and Relationships in Ragged Schools: An Intimate History of Educating the Poor, 1844-1870,’ (Routledge) is a history of evangelical work with poor children in the 19th century. Focusing on the interaction between teachers and scholars, the book provides an intimate account of ‘ragged schools’ that challenges existing scholarship on evangelical child-saving movements and Victorian philanthropy. With Lord Shaftesbury as their figurehead, these institutions provided a free education to impoverished children. The primary purpose of the schools, however, was the salvation of children’s souls. Main speaker: Dr Helen Rogers (Liverpool John Moores) Part of our History of Christianity seminar series Followed by a drinks reception in Rainy Hall. Catering by Social Bite. All welcome. Links ‘Religion and Relationships in Ragged Schools’ on Routledge website Dr Mair’s profile History of Christianity seminar series Image Dr Laura Mair School news article about Dr Mair’s research Dec 02 2019 16.00 - 18.00 Book launch: Religion and Relationships in Ragged Schools Monday 2 December 2019, 4-6pm, Martin Hall Martin Hall, New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh EH1 2LX Location of New College
Book launch: Religion and Relationships in Ragged Schools Image Dr Laura Mair’s book, 'Religion and Relationships in Ragged Schools: An Intimate History of Educating the Poor, 1844-1870,’ (Routledge) is a history of evangelical work with poor children in the 19th century. Focusing on the interaction between teachers and scholars, the book provides an intimate account of ‘ragged schools’ that challenges existing scholarship on evangelical child-saving movements and Victorian philanthropy. With Lord Shaftesbury as their figurehead, these institutions provided a free education to impoverished children. The primary purpose of the schools, however, was the salvation of children’s souls. Main speaker: Dr Helen Rogers (Liverpool John Moores) Part of our History of Christianity seminar series Followed by a drinks reception in Rainy Hall. Catering by Social Bite. All welcome. Links ‘Religion and Relationships in Ragged Schools’ on Routledge website Dr Mair’s profile History of Christianity seminar series Image Dr Laura Mair School news article about Dr Mair’s research Dec 02 2019 16.00 - 18.00 Book launch: Religion and Relationships in Ragged Schools Monday 2 December 2019, 4-6pm, Martin Hall Martin Hall, New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh EH1 2LX Location of New College
Dec 02 2019 16.00 - 18.00 Book launch: Religion and Relationships in Ragged Schools Monday 2 December 2019, 4-6pm, Martin Hall
