Brown, Charles Reynolds, 1862-1950

Charles Reynolds Brown graduated from University of Iowa in 1886 and studied Theology at Boston University. He was Dean of the Yale divinity school from 1911-1928.

From the description of Manuscript. The living Christ--an Easter sermon. ca. 1929. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 148140810

Charles Reynolds Brown was born in Bethany, West Virginia on October 1, 1862. He was educated at the University of Iowa and Boston University, and received several honorary degrees. He was a prominent Protestant clergyman in Congregational churches across the United States, Dean of Yale Divinity School (1911-1928) and an author. He served as Moderator of the National Council of Congregational Churches and as Chairman of the Congregational Education Society. He died on November 28, 1950.

From the description of Charles Reynolds Brown papers, 1860-1957 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702179307

From the description of Charles Reynolds Brown papers, 1860-1957 (inclusive) (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 70677797

Charles Reynolds Brown, pastor of the First Congregational Church in Oakland, was a special lecturer on ethics at Stanford University.

From the description of Charles Reynolds Brown syllabi, 1900-1904. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 551922237

Biographical/Historical Sketch

Charles Reynolds Brown, pastor of the First Congregational Church in Oakland, was a special lecturer on ethics at Stanford University.

From the guide to the Charles Reynolds Brown syllabi, 1900-1904, (Department of Special Collections and University Archives)

• 1862 Oct 1: Born in Bethany, W. Va., son of Benjamin F. and Sarah T. Brown
• 1883: A.BUniversity of Iowa
• 1886: A.M., University of Iowa
• 1889: S.T.B., Boston University
• 1889 - 1892 : Pastor of Wesley Chapel, Cincinnati, Ohio
• 1892 - 1896 : Pastor of Winthrop Congregational Church, Boston
• 1896 Sep 23: Married Alice Tufts
• 1896 - 1910 : Pastor of First Congregational Church, Oakland, Ca.
• 1897: Professional study in Egypt and Palestine
• 1911 - 1928 : Dean of the Yale Divinity School -Pastor of Yale University Church for twelve years
• 1913 - 1915 : Moderator of the National Council of Congregational Churches
• xx: Honorary degrees from Yale, Boston U., Brown, Mills College, Oberlin, U. of Vermont, Wesleyan
• xx: Chairman of Congregational Education Society
• 1928 - 1950 : Dean Emeritus During the years of his retirement Brown continued to preach and write extensively. He was considered to be one of the nation's foremost Protestant clergymen.
• 1950 Nov 28: Died

From the guide to the Charles Reynolds Brown Papers, 1860-1957, (Yale University Divinity School Library)