Swope Endowed Lectureship Collection

Sub-Group

Identifier: RG-02-29

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

An endowed lectureship at the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington, intended to bring guest lecturers on the subject of faith, ethics, values or religion, in order to promote broad discussions, critical thinking and ethical inquiry for nature of the mind and heart about matters of religion such as its role in public life, issues in contemporary spirituality, ethics and world religions. Schedule: two per year, fall and spring.

Dates

Creation: 2000-2012

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is available for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

Established through a gift from Major Ianthe Swope in honor of her mother, Jane Hammer Swope.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (Phony extent. Check to see real extent.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Established through a gift from Major Ianthe Swope in honor of her mother, Jane Hammer Swope. In keeping with her mother's vision, and recognizing their deeply held religious values as Methodists, Major Swope chose to establish an endowed lectureship to bring guest lecturers on the subject of faith, ethics, values or religion. The Jane Hammer Swope Lectureship is intended to promote broad discussions, critical thinking and ethical inquiry for nature of the mind and heart about matters of religion such as its role in public life, issues in contemporary spirituality, ethics and world religions.