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Learn about the history, activities, and people of JE, named for the child prodigy theologian and philosopher. Find out why JE has the motto "JE SUX" and the spider as its mascot.
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Yale’s first and foremost child prodigy, Jonathan Edwards...
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In 1716, a 13-year-old Connecticut native named Jonathan...
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JE has the proud distinction of being the first of Yale’s...
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Jonathan Edwards College is a residential college at Yale University named after theologian Jonathan Edwards. It has a Gothic Revival style, incorporates pre-existing buildings, and hosts various academic and cultural activities.
Learn about JE, the first residential college at Yale, and its history, facilities, and community. Find out how to prepare for move-in, orientation, and academic life as a Spider.
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Yale’s first and foremost child prodigy, Jonathan Edwards matriculated at Yale (then Collegiate School of Connecticut) in 1716 just before reaching 13. At this time, entrance into college required fluency in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. Four years and one intense conversion later, he graduated as valedictorian, received his Masters of Divinity from Ya...
The badge is a red apple surrounded by a green serpent. The coat of arms described in heraldic terms is: ermine, a lion rampant vert (green). To find out more about our badge and crest and our mascot, the spider, click here.
In 1932, upon the eve of Yale’s fall semester, which residential College does the New York Times single out as the most beautiful, the most harmonious, the apotheosis of Universities? Jonathan Edwards. Our own child prodigy Jonathan Edwards left quite a prodigious legacy indeed. Jonathan Edwards is the only residential college at Yale whose patriar...
Learn about the origins, namesake, motto, badge, and legacy of Jonathan Edwards College, one of the original seven residential colleges at Yale. Find out how it was inspired by Oxford and Cambridge, and how it became the most beautiful and harmonious college in 1932.
1. Mai 2014 · In 1716, a 13-year-old Connecticut native named Jonathan Edwards entered Yale College, where he passionately studied contemporary issues in theology and philosophy, wrote about the natural world and metaphysics, and engaged with Enlightenment thinking.
1. Juli 2017 · Jonathan Edwards, was a Puritan Preacher in the 1700s. He was one of the most respected preachers in his day. He attended Yale at the age of thirteen and later went on to become the president of Princeton college. He married his wife Sara in 1727 and they were blessed with eleven children.
22. Apr. 2022 · We are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul North, professor of Germanic languages and literatures, as the next Head of Jonathan Edwards College for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2022.
