http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c88w3m84 No online items Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology Deans’ Files Finding aid created by Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives staff using RecordEXPRESS Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives 135 North Oakland Ave. Pasadena, California 91182 (626) 584-5311 [email protected] https://library.fuller.edu/ 2020 Fuller Theological Seminary CFT00136 1 School of Theology Deans’ Files Descriptive Summary Title: Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology Deans’ Files Dates: 1944- Collection Number: CFT00136 Creator/Collector: Dyrness, William A.Fuller, Daniel P., 1925-Lindsell, Harold, 1913-1998Fuller Theological Seminary Extent: 26 Boxes, 10.83 linear feet Repository: Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives Pasadena, California 91182 Abstract: The Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology Deans’ Files, 1944- consists of the office files of Fuller Seminary Dean’s Office (1947-1965) and the Dean’s Office of the School of Theology (1965-Present). The “Dean Files” from 1947-1965 contains papers related to the general operation of the overall Seminary and its programs. Reflecting the the 1965 transition of the original “Dean’s Office” into the Dean’s Office of the School of Theology, the collection’s contents focus on the School of Theology administration. Materials include the records of Harold Lindsell (1952 to 1963), Daniel Payton Fuller (1963 to 1973), and William Dyrness (1990-2000). Harold Lindsell's files include Library records kept by the faculty library committee, 1948-1965. Of particular interest—the collection includes Fuller Seminary’s contracts for the Veterans Administration and the Seminary’s Articles of Incorporation. Language of Material: English Access Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law. Materials are restricted until 30 years from the date of creation. Publication Rights All rights reserved. Preferred Citation Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology Deans’ Files. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives Acquisition Information Institutional Record Retention Program from the FTS School of Theology Dean’s Office Biography/Administrative History From Fall 1947-Spring 1965, Fuller Seminary’s academic programs were administered under the Dean of Administration, later designated “Dean of the Faculty” (in 1955). Thus, the “Dean Files” from 1947-1965 contains papers related to the general operation of the overall Seminary and theological programs. Fuller Seminary opened with a single degree offering, the Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.). Fuller Seminary inaugurated its Graduate School of Theology during the 1950-1951 school year, when students wishing to pursue studies beyond the Bachelor of Divinity were enrolled. In 1965, the School of Psychology and the School of Intercultural Studies opened, requiring an individual Dean to administer each School. Thus, the original “Dean’s Office” (1947-1965) became the Dean’s Office of the School of Theology. On July 1, 2019, the SOT Dean’s office merged with the SIS Dean’s office under the leadership of Dr. Amos Yong. Harold Lindsell was a founding member of the Seminary, beginning as Registrar in 1947. He also taught Church History and Missions Orientation. Lindsell served as Dean of the Faculty from 1948-1963. Daniel Payton Fuller had many and varied roles at the Seminary through the years, including student, teaching fellow, and Dean. He served as a faculty member until 2000. Scope and Content of Collection The Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology Deans’ Files, 1944- consists of the office files of Fuller Seminary Dean of Students’ Office (1947-1965) and the Dean’s Office of the School of Theology (1965-Present). The “Dean Files” from 1947-1965 contains papers related to the general operation of the overall Seminary and its programs. Reflecting the the 1965 transition of the original “Dean of Students’ Office” into the Dean’s Office of the School of Theology, the collection’s contents focus on the School of Theology administration. Materials include the records of Harold Lindsell (1952 to 1963), Daniel Payton Fuller (1963 to 1973), and William Dyrness (1990-2000). Harold Lindsell's files include Library records kept by the faculty library committee, 1948-1965. Of particular interest—the collection includes Fuller Seminary’s contracts for the Veterans Administration and the Seminary’s Articles of Incorporation. Indexing Terms Education, Higher Christianity Fuller Theological Seminary CFT00136 2 School of Theology Deans’ Files Theological seminaries Veterans-1940-1950 Ethnology study and teaching Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, Calif. Fuller Theological Seminary. School of Psychology Fuller Theological Seminary. School of World Mission Fuller Theological Seminary. School of Intercultural Studies Finding Aid for FTS SOT Deans Collection Fuller Theological Seminary CFT00136 3 School of Theology Deans’ Files.