Cleland Boyd McAfee

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Cleland Boyd McAfee

Religious Studies

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Theology

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• Religious Studies

Cleland Boyd McAfee's Degrees

• Bachelors Classics University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelors Theology Princeton Theological Seminary
• Doctorate Theology Princeton Theological Seminary

Why Is Cleland Boyd McAfee Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Cleland Boyd McAfee was an American theologian, Presbyterian minister and hymn writer, best known for penning the gospel hymn, "Near to the Heart of God," and its tune called "McAfee". He wrote the song after the concurrent deaths of two of his young nieces, caused by diphtheria. He also is believed to be the creator of the acronym TULIP, which represents the Five Points of Calvinism.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Cleland Boyd McAfee?

Cleland Boyd McAfee is affiliated with the following schools:

• Princeton Theological Seminary
• McCormick Theological Seminary
• Park University
• Union Theological Seminary
• University of Pennsylvania