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1. • • Alabama Baptists organized Judson Collegiate Institute to educate women in the "finer" facets of womanhood, which included proficiency in needlework, dancing, drawing, and penmanship, but also to promote their mastery of theology, literature, and fine arts.
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   Why did Alabama Baptists organize Judson Collegiate Institute?

   • Alabama Baptists established Judson Collegiate Institute to educate women in various skills and knowledge, including proficiency in needlework, dancing, drawing, and penmanship, as well as promoting their mastery of theology, literature, and fine arts.

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   What is Judson College in Alabama known for?

   • Judson College in Alabama is known as the only college specifically for women in Alabama, founded by Baptists in 1838 to provide women with a higher education. It is located in Marion, Perry County, and is the nation’s fifth oldest women’s college. Judson College is also home of the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame.

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   When did Judson College obtain college status?

   • Judson College obtained college status in 1925, when it was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1910, Judson became a charter member of the Alabama Association of Colleges, followed by membership in both the Association of Women’s Colleges in the South and the American Association of Colleges in 1919.

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   What event occurred at Judson College in 1865?

   • In 1865, Archibald John Battle (1865-72) was president when Judson College began the October session with 200 students. However, a threat of a smallpox outbreak led many students to leave, causing shortages of funding and a period of indebtedness. In 1868, the Society of Alumnae of the Judson Female Institute was formed to help the college.

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   Who were the trustees of Judson College?

   • The trustees of Judson College included John Lockhart, James Goree, William Easley Blassingame, Francis Lowry, O. G. Eiland, and Langston Goree. These individuals were granted an incorporation charter from the Alabama State Legislature on January 9, 1841. The first commencement was held that July.

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   Who founded Judson School?

   • Judson School was founded by Gen. Edwin King, Julia Tarrant Barron, and James H. DeVotie. Gen. Edwin King provided financing, Julia Tarrant Barron rented a building for the school, and James H. DeVotie was the pastor of Siloam Baptist Church in Marion. In 1838, this group met with Milo Parker Jewett, a Baptist theologian and recognized leader in women’s education from Vermont who was touring the South.

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3. alwaysajudson.org › judson-historyJudson History - Always a Judson

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   Through FBSL initiatives and service projects, 21st-century Judson students followed the example of Christ (and their college’s namesake) and made a profound difference in the lives of their neighbors in Perry County, Alabama, and beyond.

   • Location: Marion, AL 36067 USA

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4. 1819news.com › news › itemJudson College: A tribute to 183 years of educating women and…

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   Dec 29, 2021 · Judson College, named in honor of Baptist missionary Ann Hasseltine Judson, was founded in 1838. From the beginning, Judson’s mission was to offer educational opportunities for women to develop their God-given gifts and talents and to equip them to serve Christ as His hands and feet in the world.

5. aquila.usm.edu › dissertations › 2121""If These Walls Could Speak": Judson College and the ...

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   May 12, 2023 · Judson College established in 1838 in Marion, Alabama, created a space for its Baptist students to consider socially appropriate ways, outside of doctrinal boundaries, to serve God, themselves, their families, and humanity.

6. big14news.com › judson-collegeJudson College: A Legacy Cut Short - big14news.com

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   Jan 6, 2024 · Judson College: A Legacy Cut Short delves into the profound history and untimely closure of Judson College, a venerable institution with origins

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Julia_Tarrant_BarronJulia Tarrant Barron - Wikipedia

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   Julia Tarrant Barron (1805–1890) was a founder of Judson College in Marion, Alabama, and Howard College, renamed subsequently to Samford University now located in Homewood, Alabama. She also co-founded The Alabama Baptist newspaper with pastor Milo P. Jewett and donated the land for the construction of the Siloam Baptist Church .

8. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesJudson College (Alabama) - Wikiwand

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   Judson College was founded by members of Siloam Baptist Church in 1838, making it the fifth-oldest women's college in the country at the time of its 2021 closure. Judson was named after Ann Hasseltine Judson, the first female foreign missionary from the United States to Burma (now Myanmar).