Letters and Reflections on Erskine College

By Alumni of Erskine College

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Please feel free to download and share this document with others in the coming days. This document presents some of the many letters and internet “postings” that have been written by Erskine Alumni over the last year or so as Erskine College and the ARP Church has become embroiled in controversy. For those who have access to the internet, many of these letters will be familiar. For those who do not have access to the internet or who have chosen to stay away from the controversy, we ask you to please take a moment to read and reflect upon what is written here – words of love and deep commitment to both God and his works through the institution of Erskine College.

There are some things that are certain in the current debate, Erskine College and the ARP Church have a deep historical connection. Alumni and members of the ARP Church, and especially those who are both, feel deeply about Erskine. Whatever else we may think and say, we all share a love for Erskine and desire to see her continue as one of the best Christian liberal art colleges in the southern US!

This document is loosely arranged according to class chronology with the newest class members writing first. It is these students and recent graduates who speak loudest for how God is working through Erskine College in their lives. They believe that Erskine College is meeting its commitment to integrate faith and learning right now, just as it has in the past, as reflected in the letters of those of us who have come before. The last letter here is especially poignant. It comes from Dr. Lucille (Class of 52) and Mr. Leo Hill, (Class of 49). Mr. Hill passed away as their letter was being completed.

So here are some of the thoughts of Erskine Alumni. We hope that you find these stories compelling! We believe that God has been and continues to work through Erskine College and Seminary. These documents are a reflection of His work there. May God continue to bless Erskine College and Seminary and the ARP Church!

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In addition to this collection of letters, there is also a collection of letters and reflections on the Erskine College written by students and younger alumni.