Foundation for Contemporary Theology records

Collection

Identifier: MS 1076

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored offsite at the Library Service Center. Please contact woodson@rice.edu or 713-348-2586 to request access and a research appointment.

Content Description

This material represents the activities of the Foundation for Contemporary Theology, in Houston, Texas. Formats include board records, event planning documents, and audio/video of lectures.

Dates

Creation: 1950 - 2000

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored offsite at the Library Service Center. Please contact woodson@rice.edu or 713-348-2586 to request access and a research appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

Publication of this material must be coordinated through the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

Envisioned and established in 1987 by Charles R. Gregg, a Houston attorney, and Marvin Wesley (Wes) Seeliger (1938-2000), an Episcopal priest, educator, author, and cartoonist, the Foundation for Contemporary Theology (FCT) sought to highlight and publicize "compeling, theological, philosophical and ethical concerns." It brought numerous Christian and non-Christian speakers to Houston, provided resources to groups interested in similar goals, and organized public events to reach a wide audience. Seeliger was the first director, followed by Robert H. Tucker, 2000-2013, Leslie Switzer, 2013-2016, and Ruth Wolfe Seeliger, 2016-2019. FCT officially dissolved in 2019.

Extent

5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This material represents the activities of the Foundation for Contemporary Theology, in Houston, Texas. Formats include board records, event planning documents, and audio/video of lectures.