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Quick facts for kids Galusha Anderson
Born	(1832-03-07)March 7, 1832 Bergen, New York
Died	July 20, 1918(1918-07-20) (aged 86) Wenham, Massachusetts
Nationality	American
Occupation	Pastor, theologian, university president
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Galusha Anderson (March 7, 1832 – July 20, 1918) was an important American religious scholar and a university president. He spent his life teaching and leading in different roles.

Early Life and Education

Galusha Anderson was born in Bergen, New York. His father was from Scotland and followed a strict Presbyterian faith. When Galusha was young, he decided to become a Baptist minister.

He went to the University of Rochester and graduated with high honors in 1854. After that, he studied at the Rochester Theological Seminary, finishing in 1856.

A Life of Ministry and Leadership

Anderson started his career as a pastor at a Baptist church in Janesville, Wisconsin. After two years, he moved to St. Louis to lead the Second Baptist Church there.

During the Civil War

During the American Civil War, Galusha Anderson was in St. Louis. He was a strong supporter of the Union and believed that slavery should be ended (he was an abolitionist). He later wrote a book about his experiences called The Story of a Border City during the Civil War. This book, published in 1908, is known for being a fair and lively account of the war years in St. Louis.

In 1866, he left his church in St. Louis to become a professor at the Newton Theological Institute. There, he taught about preaching and church leadership.

Leading Universities

Galusha Anderson held many important positions throughout his life. He became the president of two different universities:

• The Old University of Chicago (from 1878 to 1885)
• Denison University (from 1887 to 1890)

Later, in 1892, he became a professor at the new University of Chicago. He taught there until 1903, when he became an emeritus professor, which means he retired but kept his title. The University of Rochester also gave him special honorary degrees for his achievements.

Writings and Later Years

After he retired in 1904, Galusha Anderson spent a lot of his time writing. Some of his books include:

• The Elements of Chrysostom's Power as a Preacher (1903)
• Ancient Sermons for modern Times (1904)
• The Story of a Border City during the Civil War (1908)
• When Neighbors Were Neighbors, a Story of Love and Life in Olden Days (1911)

Galusha Anderson passed away on July 20, 1918, at his son's home in Wenham, Massachusetts.

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