www.johnbachman.org

A Web Site About
The Rev. John Bachman
(1790-1874)

Founder of


HOME OF THE SCARLET & THE GRAY
Affiliated with the South Carolina, Southeastern, Florida-Bahamas & Caribbean Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

John Bachman was a versatile man: Lutheran minister & theologian, educator & academician, naturalist & colleague of John James Audubon, author in diverse disciplines, and social activist before, during, and after the Civil War in Charleston, South Carolina. This Web site documents his significant accomplishments and provides information on an upcoming Symposium about his life & work.

"Nature, God & Social Reform
in the Old South"
The Life & Work of the Rev. John Bachman
An International Symposium in Honor of the
150th Anniversary of Newberry College
20-23 April 2006

SYMPOSIUM DETAILS

THE SYMPOSIUM IS NOW OVER AND WAS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS.
In the coming weeks (and years) we will remodel this entire Web site, adding Symposium summary information and photos and expanding the historical section linked at right. Please check back often for info about John Bachman and the Symposium.

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John Bachman was far more important to the history of South Carolina & Lutheranism than most textbooks indicate.
For detailed information about his contributions to religion, education, natural history, and social change, please explore the many resources on our Web site.

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