A Century of Influence Australian Student Christian Movement, 1896-1996 |
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| Author:
| Howe, Renate |
| ISBN: | 978-1-921410-95-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | NewSouth Publishing
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| Imprint: | UNSW Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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The Australian Student Christian Movement has provided a forum for exploring spirituality and social issues in the nation's universities for over a century. Described as a 'university within a university' the ASCM has had a national and international influence and has inspired leading academics, politicians, public servants, business leaders and clergy to put their faith into action. Renate Howe draws on a rich range of material from libraries, private collections and oral histories....
More DescriptionThe Australian Student Christian Movement has provided a forum for exploring spirituality and social issues in the nation's universities for over a century. Described as a 'university within a university' the ASCM has had a national and international influence and has inspired leading academics, politicians, public servants, business leaders and clergy to put their faith into action. Renate Howe draws on a rich range of material from libraries, private collections and oral histories. She tells the inspiring story of the progressive ASCM, a movement whose influence has extended well beyond its formal membership.