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The Schism
Paul C. Gutjahr
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Abstract
Chapter twenty-eight studies the events which led to the Presbyterian schism of 1837. Many issues led to the schism, but most importantly the Old and New Schools differed on matters of theology. The Old School also had significant problems with the 1801 “Plan of Union” which had joined the efforts of Presbyterians and Congregationalists together in evangelizing the American West. Princeton Seminary attempted to stay neutral in many of these debates, but when the Old School decided to push for separation, Princeton readily joined it. Hodge agreed with the need for separation, but did not like everything the Old School had done to accomplish it.