---
title: 'The Columbia Tradition'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'William Childs Robinson'
date: 1928-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'American Presbyterian and Reformed History'
- 'Kingdom of Christ'
- 'Narrative of the State of Religion'
scriptures:
- 'Isaiah 40'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/the-columbia-tradition
---

# The Columbia Tradition

Writing during Columbia Seminary’s move to Atlanta, William Childs Robinson argues that the true “Columbia tradition” is not tied to buildings or location but to unwavering commitment to Christ and his Word. Robinson urges Columbia Seminary to remain firmly committed to historic Presbyterian orthodoxy: rooted in Scripture, Calvinism, and loyalty to Christ.

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