The Robert A. Beringer Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: SCM 026

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection consists of course notes preserved from the Reverend Beringer’s student days at Princeton Theological Seminary, 1959-1961 and 1969-1970.

Dates

1959 - 1970

Language of Materials

English, Hebrew

Access:

There are no special restrictions on access to this collection. It is available for the use of library patrons under the regular rules and conditions of Special Collections.

Preferred Citation

The following is the acceptable citation for publication: The Robert A. Beringer Manuscript Collection. Special Collections, Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

Chronology

1936 February 11
: Born, Morristown, New Jersey
1958
: Graduated, Cornell University
1958-1961
: Student, Bachelor of Divinity, Princeton Theological Seminary
1968-1970
: Student, Master of Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary
1961 June 7
: Ordained, Presbytery of Elizabeth
1961-1963
: Assistant pastor, Presbyterian Church, Bound Brook
1963-1964
: Interim pastor, Presbyterian Church, Bound Brook
1964-1984
: Pastor, First Church, Hopewell
1984-present
: Pastor, First Church, Metuchen
1991-1996
: Adjunct faculty member, Princeton Theological Seminary
1990-1996
: Summer pastor, Culver Lake Christ's Union Chapel, Branchville

Biographical Information

Reverend Robert A. Beringer was a member of the 1958 graduating class at Cornell University. He attended Princeton Theological Seminary from 1959 to 1961 (earning the Bachelor of Divinity degree) and from 1969 to 1970 (earning the Master of Theology degree). He was ordained by the Presbytery of Elizabeth (PCUSA) on June 7, 1961 and served as a pastor for many years. This collection consists of course notes by Reverend Beringer during his studies at Princeton Seminary.

Extent

0.3 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Additional Description

Processing Information:

The collection was given to the Seminary Libraries on May 23, 1996. It was organized in May of 1996 by Raymond D. Cannata, under the direction of William O. Harris, Archivist.