The foundations of a leader
Discover how Martin Luther King Jr's intellect formed from 1944 to 1955. Explore his time at Morehouse College, Crozer Seminary, and Boston University, and understand the academic and spiritual growth that laid the groundwork for his historic leadership.
His early academic years
Martin Luther King Jr.'s intellectual development began long before his civil rights activism. The period of 1944 to 1955 were crucial years for formulating his philosophy of nonviolent protest and social justice. This site delves into detail of how his formation developed.
Educational milestones
Explore the three key institutions that transformed Martin Luther King Jr from a preachers boy from Atlanta to a critical theologian. From foundational developments studies to advanced philosophical research, each played a vital role in his intellectual development.
Morehouse College
Discover King's undergraduate years and the influence of prominent scholars at Morehouse.
Crozer Seminary
Learn about his theological studies and the scholarly tensions that followed past his time at the institution
Boston University
Explore his doctoral research and the philosophical basis of his nonviolent resistance theory.
Further Reading
Find where every source comes from, From Stanford University to King's own autobiographies
About this project
The Making of Martin Luther King Jr, aims to recount the years of 1944-1955, examining the institutions he attended and the ideas that shaped his thinking during this crucial period of his life. This project aims to underline how King's intellectual formation was the foundation for his later work as a civil rights leader.
The Power of Education
The academic development and moral lessons learned during these years were instrumental in King's formation as a civil rights leader. This website provides an extensive look at the key moments and influences that shaped King.
The King Papers offers a variety of sources published by Martin Luther King Jr himself. The papers span through a large majority of his life so they allow for a greater understanding of King's intellectual development through each institution.
About The Kings Education
The King's Education was designed to preserve the memory of Martin Luther King Jr's intellectual development through his time in education, 1944 to 1955. By using resources from The Martin Luther King, Jr Research and Education Institute the website will recount the importance of each institute, in developing King's institute. The primary goal of this website is to emphasize to whose who come to the website how crucial education was to King's philosophical understanding, and how he was not born with such an understanding.
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