Samuel Miller Biography
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Samuel Miller |
| Born | October 31, 1769 |
| Birthplace | Dover, Delaware, USA |
| Died | January 7, 1850 |
| Profession | Theologian and Educator |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (Graduated in 1789) |
| Doctorate | Doctorate of Divinity, University of Pennsylvania (1804) |
| First Role | Licensed to preach in 1791 |
| Pastoral Work | First Presbyterian Church, New York City |
| Teaching | Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Government |
| Institution | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Tenure | 1813–1849 |
| Theological Focus | Ecclesiastical history and Presbyterian doctrines |
| Notable Work | “A Brief Retrospect of the Eighteenth Century” (1803, 1805) |
| Another Work | “Memoir of the Reverend John Rogers” (1813) |
| Famous Letters | “Letters on Unitarianism” (1821) |
| Theological Debates | Active in Presbyterian Church divisions (Old vs. New School) |
| Legacy | Founding Faculty of Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Known For | Advancing Presbyterian education and theology |
| Teaching Style | Historical and doctrinal emphasis |
| Contributions | Influenced Presbyterian thought and education |
| Publications | Numerous theological books and articles |
| Impact | Shaped the Presbyterian Church’s educational framework |
| Church Governance | Specialist in church government structures |
| Historical Role | Key figure in 19th-century American theology |
| Legacy in Princeton | Institutional foundation and curriculum contributions |
| Recognition | Renowned theologian in Presbyterian history |
| End of Tenure | Retired in 1849 |
| Death Place | Princeton, New Jersey |
| Website | Princeton Seminary Official Website |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia Profile |
| Influence | Significant in Presbyterian church governance and education |
| Public Recognition | Highly regarded in theological circles |
| Personal Philosophy | Faith and education as keys to societal progress |