Disciples Historical Society

Explore the history of the Stone-Campbell Movement

Preserve. Share. Transform.

Welcome to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society. Whether you visit us in person or online, you’re invited to join us in exploring the rich history of the Stone-Campbell Movement. 

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Restore & Renew Capital Campaign

The “Restore & Renew: The Campbell Papers Project” aims to preserve, relocate, and eventually digitize the Alexander Campbell Papers and Library, currently at Bethany College, to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society (DCHS). This Capital Campaign will fund a dedicated library to house the Campbell Collection, ensuring its protection for future generations. The project also includes renovating DCHS’s archival offices to create a modern facility for preserving and studying Alexander Campbell’s legacy and the Stone-Campbell Movement.

Restore & Renew Capital Campaign

News

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DCHS Launches New Archival Collections Catalog

The Disciples of Christ Historical Society is pleased to announce its new archival collections catalog. The catalog will provide researchers with information about the contents…
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On the Photographic Record

by Erin Anderson On a cold January afternoon in Bethany, during a brief respite from a deluge of snow, I stood in the workroom of…
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Board Member Spotlight: Joel Wurl 

In developing its Board of Trustees, the Disciples of Christ Historical Society has highlighted expertise in archival/preservation work as a growth area. To that end,…
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Make Disciples history

Disciples History is living in today’s church pews and ministries. Help us capture and preserve that history by participating in the Disciples Oral History Project. Explore recorded oral histories and learn how to record and share oral histories from your congregation.

Make Disciples History

A Brief History of the Stone-Campbell Movement

Step into the history of the Stone-Campbell Movement and its three main streams: the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, and Churches of Christ.

SCM History

Resources

Dive in to the history of the Stone-Campbell Movement! Access our digital collection of primary documents. Explore encyclopedia entries. Read scholarly articles. Learn how to share history with us.

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Journal of Discipliana

The Journal of Discipliana is an online only, open access, peer-reviewed journal for original scholarship that explores issues related to all aspects of thought and religious life and practice within the Stone-Campbell Movement.

Journal of Discipliana
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Disciples Wiki

Learn more about the History of the Stone-Campbell Movement and contribute to our growing library of Disciples figures, events, and institutions.

Disciples Wiki
From Century to Century: A Stone-Campbell Timeline

Sending Material to the Archives

What should your congregation or region be sharing with the Historical Society? Visit this page to learn more.

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