Disciples Divinity House of the

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is a Christian

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associated with the

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and the

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History

Disciples Divinity House originated through the effort of W. D. MacClintock, an English professor at the University of Chicago, and Herbert L. Willett; the school was chartered in 1894. By 1898 there were 20 students. The current limestone facility was completed in 1928.

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Official website
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