In 1927, the School of Religion became the first religion department to be established at an American state university. Explore the early formation and study of religion at Iowa. 

Early Formation

  • Board of Trustees organizes new school

    1924

  • Dean George F. Kay elected as interim head of School of Religion

    1925

  • John D. Rockefeller Jr. donates $35,000 to form School of Religion

    1926

  • M. Willard Lampe named Director of School of Religion

    1927

  • The School of Religion is opens, offering undergraduate and graduate classes

    1927

The Evening Gazette, May 1925 - School of Religion To Be Organized at University of Iowa

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Ames Daily Tribune, 1925 - School of Religion Is Introduce into the Iowa U. Curriculum

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Iowa-City-Press-Citizen, 1925 - Plans for School of Religion at University

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UI News Bulletin September 1926

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UI News Bulletin, University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, Iowa

UI Service Bulletin August 27, 1927

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UI Service Bulletin, University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, Iowa