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About The Book: The Making of a Christian College in India: Being a History of Reid Christian College, Lucknow by Brenton Thoburn Badley chronicles the founding and development of Reid Christian College. The book highlights the challenges and achievements of establishing a Christian educational institution in colonial India, focusing on its mission to provide academic excellence grounded in Christian values. Badley details the college's growth, leadership, curriculum, and role in fostering intercultural dialogue, making it a significant contribution to the history of education and missionary work in India. About The Author: Brenton Thoburn Badley (1876–1949) was a distinguished American Methodist missionary and educator in India. Son of pioneer missionary Edmund W. Badley, he carried forward his family's legacy by significantly contributing to Christian education in India. He served as the principal of Lucknow Christian College, enhancing its academic reputation. Badley emphasized intercultural understanding, educational reform, and spiritual values, playing a key role in shaping Indo-Western educational exchange during the early 20th century. His legacy endures in India’s missionary and academic history. The Title 'The Making Of A Christian College In India: Being A History Of Reid Christian College, Lucknow written/authored/edited by Brenton Thoburn Badley', published in the year 1906. The ISBN 9789371331470 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 260 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.