Revolutionary Anglicans: Leadership, Diplomacy, and Politics in the Formation of the Protestant Episcopal Church, 1776-1789
Open AccessThe Anglican Church was a powerful force in the North American colonies, considering it was the state religion of Great Britain and her territories. However, the Anglican Church quickly became a site of contention when the North American colonies declared independence from Great Britain. What would become of these churches, their bishops, and their congregants? This question – among others – arose in churches around the colonies and across the Atlantic. This thesis will analyze three influential politicians – John Jay, George Washington, and Benjamin Rush – and their contributions to discussions surrounding the Anglican Church. All three were raised Christian and were devout Anglican churchgoers. All three also had substantial political power in the new republic, influencing both the public and the politicians around them. This thesis illuminates how the thoughts of Jay, Washington, and Rush helped determine decisions involving leadership, doctrine, and politics in the post-Revolution Protestant Episcopal Church.
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