Chapter XLI · SYRIA.—1869-1870.
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But few Students in Theology.—Institution of a Theological Seminary.—Female Boarding Schools.—THE SYRIAN PROTESTANT COLLEGE. —Demand for a College.—Its Objects.—Range of its Studies.—Why an Independent Institution.—Its Location and Government.—Its Endowment.—Its Students.—The Religious Influences.—First Graduating Class.—The College Edifices.—Transfer of the Mission to the Presbyterian Board.—Feeling awakened by the Transfer.—RESULTS OF THE PAST.