The San Francisco Theological Seminary has a proud and storied history, and in this book, James Curry tells its story in vivid detail. From its founding in the mid-19th century to its present-day mission, the seminary has served as a beacon of faith, hope, and learning for generations of students. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Presbyterian Church and theological education in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.