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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: Denominational Family Tree: Presbyterian Family

For Students 9th - 10th
A graphic representation giving the various religious sects and groups that make up the Presbyterian church in the United States along with a timeline. Provides additional information on certain groups when you do a mouse-over.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Religion and the Founding of the American Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful, comprehensive site from the Library of Congress that examines all facets of the religious origins of America.
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Website
Other

Presbyterian Church in America

For Students 9th - 10th
Start here! Has click-on links to history, beliefs, church directory, and more.
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Article
Other

Seton Hall University: Toleration and Religious Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from the Seton Hall University describes the transition from intolerance of Catholics to religious liberty in America.
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Other

Reformed.org: John Knox: The Years of Preparation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a rather thorough overview of the life of preparation for John Knox for the tremendous task which lay ahead. Knox's life was filled with the bittersweet flavoring of discipleship, required of all that take a stand for the...
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Article
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Franklin and the Presbyterians

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed essay describing an incident having to do with the sermons of Samuel Hemphill within the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in 1734. Benjamin Franklin supported Hemphill.
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Other

John Knox 1514 1572

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of John Knox, and a look at his role in the Protestant Reformation. This site also includes anecdotes from his life.
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Website
Other

Free Reformed Church of Kelmscott: A Historical Overview of Church Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great overview of church government that traces the background of development of differing forms of church government.