F. Ross Kinsler Theological Education by Extension Collection

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2024

Descriptive Summary

Title: F. Ross Kinsler Theological Education by Extension Collection

Dates: 1964-2013

Collection Number: CFT00178

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 17 Boxes, 10.25 linear feet

Repository: Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Pasadena, California 91182

Abstract: 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 areas such as Southern California, Guatemala, Geneva and Costa Rica. Archival materials are in English and Spanish languages.

Language of Material: English

Access

Supervised use only.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. F. Ross Kinsler Theological Education by Extension Collection. Collection Number: CFT00178. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Biography/Administrative History

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).

Scope and Content of Collection

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.