Kinsler (F. Ross, Theological Education by Extension) Collection, 1964-2013

Collection context

Summary

Title:
F. Ross Kinsler Theological Education by Extension Collection
Dates:
1964-2013
Creators:
Kinsler, Ross Kinsler, Gloria
Abstract:
Extent:
17 Boxes, 10.25 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

F. Ross Kinsler Theological Education by Extension Collection. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The F. Ross Kinsler Theological Education by Extension Collection, 1964-2013 consists of correspondence, educational pamphlets, seminar records, reports, memos, and ephemera related to the Theological Education by Extension movement. Records are directly related to the program and curricular development in regions such as Southern California, Guatemala, Geneva and Costa Rica. Archival materials are in English and Spanish languages. he F. Ross Kinsler Theological Education by Extension Collection is arranged to follow the chronological lives of Ross and Gloria Kinsler. Dates range from 1964 –2013.

Biographical / historical:

Ross and Gloria Kinsler are best known for their work in the Theological Education by Extension movement, which began in Guatemala and rapidly spread through Latin America in the 1950s-1960s. As of 2018, the Kinslers live in Southern California. They have lived and worked together in Scotland, Guatemala (1964-1977), Geneva (1977-1983), New Jersey, and California (1983-1987 and 2000-2018), and Costa Rica (1987-2000).

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Theological Education by Extension

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives staff.
Date Prepared:
1964-2013
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Supervised use only.

Preferred citation:

F. Ross Kinsler Theological Education by Extension Collection. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Location of this collection:
135 North Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182, US
Contact:
(626) 584-5311