Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology Deans’ Files
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Title: Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology Deans’ Files
Dates: 1944-
Collection Number: CFT00136
Creator/Collector:
Dyrness, William A.
Fuller, Daniel P., 1925-
Lindsell, Harold, 1913-1998
Fuller Theological Seminary
Extent: 26 Boxes, 10.83 linear feet
Repository:
Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Pasadena, California 91182
Abstract: The Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology Deans' Files, 1944- consists of the office files of Fuller Seminary Dean's
Office (1947-1965) and the Dean's Office of the School of Theology (1965-Present). The "Dean Files" from 1947-1965 contains
papers related to the general operation of the overall Seminary and its programs. Reflecting the the 1965 transition of the
original "Dean's Office" into the Dean's Office of the School of Theology, the collection's contents focus on the School of
Theology administration.
Language of Material: English
Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law. Materials are restricted until 30 years from the date
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[Identification of item]. Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology Deans’ Files. Collection Number: CFT00136. Fuller
Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Institutional Record Retention Program from the FTS School of Theology Dean’s Office
Biography/Administrative History
From Fall 1947-Spring 1965, Fuller Seminary’s academic programs were administered under the Dean of Administration, later
designated “Dean of the Faculty” (in 1955). Thus, the “Dean Files” from 1947-1965 contains papers related to the general operation
of the overall Seminary and theological programs.
Fuller Seminary opened with a single degree offering, the Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.). Fuller Seminary inaugurated its Graduate
School of Theology during the 1950-1951 school year, when students wishing to pursue studies beyond the Bachelor of Divinity
were enrolled.
In 1965, the School of Psychology and the School of Intercultural Studies opened, requiring an individual Dean to administer
each School. Thus, the original “Dean’s Office” (1947-1965) became the Dean’s Office of the School of Theology. On July 1,
2019, the SOT Dean’s office merged with the SIS Dean’s office under the leadership of Dr. Amos Yong.
Harold Lindsell was a founding member of the Seminary, beginning as Registrar in 1947. He also taught Church History and Missions
Orientation. Lindsell served as Dean of the Faculty from 1948-1963.
Daniel Payton Fuller had many and varied roles at the Seminary through the years, including student, teaching fellow, and
Dean. He served as a faculty member until 2000.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology Deans' Files, 1944- consists of the office files of Fuller Seminary Dean's
Office (1947-1965) and the Dean's Office of the School of Theology (1965-Present). The "Dean Files" from 1947-1965 contains
papers related to the general operation of the overall Seminary and its programs. Reflecting the the 1965 transition of the
original "Dean's Office" into the Dean's Office of the School of Theology, the collection's contents focus on the School of
Theology administration.
Education, Higher
Christianity
Theological seminaries
Veterans-1940-1950
Ethnology study and teaching
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, Calif.
Fuller Theological Seminary. School of Psychology
Fuller Theological Seminary. School of World Mission
Fuller Theological Seminary. School of Intercultural Studies