ABrunet S5Summary and Response Paper Charles Hodge

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1 Charles Hodge Summary and Response Amanda Brunet Colorado Christian University HIS- 211A History of Christianity Dr. Tracey Lawrence April 30, 2023

2 Charles Hodge Summary and Response Charles Hodge was of the most significant theologians in America in the 1800s. Understanding who Hodge is and what he did is found woven into the fabric of the history of American Evangelicalism. From what his family name was founded on to his position and Princeton Seminary, he remained constant in his theological roots and genuine spirituality. He was a key figure in debates that threatened to tear American Presbyterianism apart as American religion separated into new groups and sides. Hodge was a natural scholar with intellectual ability and a unique blend of theological training. While he originally wanted to be a doctor, his passion grew to preach God's word though he found out he was better suited to teach theology than preach it. Hodge's extensive work in the Bible's original languages, fused with his intimate knowledge from his travels and his unwavering commitment to the standards of the Westminster Confession, made him a formidable conservative theological scholar. Charles Hodge was born into a member of one of Philadelphia's most respected and distinguished families two days after Christmas in 1797. The Hodge's, following the religious convictions they had in Ireland, established themselves among Philadelphia's Presbyterian laypeople. The Hodge's joined some one hundred and forty people who left the First Presbyterian Church to begin holding meetings in Whitefield's Hall. Eventually, this group formed the Second Presbyterian Church (Gutjahr, 2011). At this time, Presbyterians remained divided over evangelical methods and theological thinking. When Charles was old enough to attend school, his mother enrolled him with private instructors who ran small schools or offered tuition arrangements. His mother emphasized religious training, reading, writing, and arithmetic. From his earliest training, he became thoroughly indoctrinated with solid theological views and mastery of the catechism. As a boy, he

3 did well with his lessons and memorized the doctrines of theology that he would hold for the rest of his life. At the academy, Hodge did exceptionally well and enjoyed studying Latin, often arriving at school early for studies. He eventually picked up French and finally studied ancient Greek. He instilled these learning lessons into himself, becoming his pattern of intellectual thought and developing his linguistic aptitude. In early 1812, Hodge returned to Princeton to reunite with his family. He bypassed his freshman year and enrolled as a sophomore, passing the language and general knowledge prerequisites. As Hodge entered his senior year, he also planned to pursue a medical career. In just a few months, however, his plans radically changed. In mid-January 1815, a tremendous religious revival visited Princeton College. Hodge had been raised in the Presbyterian Church and stood before the congregation to profess his faith publicly and become a member. By so doing, Hodge became one of the 1815 revival's first "converts." By graduation, Hodge had changed his plans from medicine to ministry (Gutjahr, 2011). At this time, he reflected on his childhood, saying he "came nearer to conforming to the apostle's injunction: 'Pray without ceasing' (The Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011, 1 Thessalonians 5:17) than in any other period" (Gutjahr, 2011). Hodge had a habit of thanking God for everything. At graduation, Hodge changed his plans from medicine to ministry, meaning he would have to further his studies at Princeton's new Seminary. In November of 2016, he began his studies as a proven, incredibly diligent student with a reputation for his work ethic amongst his peers. After Seminary, the General Assembly of Princeton voted to authorize a position for Hodge to teach original languages of Scripture. His linguistic ability made him a perfect candidate for this post, and being drawn to the influence he may have had and the dream of preaching since the faculty was assigned to do so. His responsibilities were strenuous. Hodge

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