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    Harvard University was founded for the training of what profession? I think it was law, but that seems too obvious.

    Question #1009. Asked by wendy. (Apr 08 00 10:36 PM)


    essaychess

    		Not law. It was founded for the purpose of training clergymen.

    Apr 08 00, 10:39 PM
    zbeckabee

    		Referring to Harvard's founding mission in 1836 to train clergy, Sloan said the two campuses share a common tradition historically.

    http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc.aspx?id=1G1:73827715

    In the 17th century, Harvard University established the Indian College to educate Native Americans, but it was not a success and disappeared by 1693.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_university#History

    Jan 20 08, 3:59 AM

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