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Nykamp, Robert A. (1933- ). Papers, 1961-1991.

 Collection
Identifier: W96-1212

Scope and Contents

The collection consists mainly of papers from Nykamp’s work as a professor at WTS, where his obligations included a night ministry, professional development for pastors, and the important Field Education and Internship program, of which he was director.

Dates

  • Creation: 1961 - 1991

History

Robert A. Nykamp was born in Hamilton, Michigan, in 1933. A. B. Hope College, 1955; B. D. Western Theological Seminary, 1958; licensed and ordained in the Reformed Church through the Classis of Holland in 1958; accepted a call at Ross Church in Gary, Indiana, 1958-1964. In 1964, he became pastor at Hope Church in Chicago, Illinois. In 1965, he accepted a professorship at Western Theological Seminary, staying until 1977. In 1977, Nykamp left WTS on a call to Bayshore Gardens Church in Bradenton, Florida.

Extent

1.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Robert A. Nykamp was born in Hamilton, Michigan, in 1933. A. B. Hope College, 1955; B. D. Western Theological Seminary, 1958; licensed and ordained in the Reformed Church through the Classis of Holland in 1958; accepted a call at Ross Church in Gary, Indiana, 1958-1964. In 1964, he became pastor at Hope Church in Chicago, Illinois. In 1965, he accepted a professorship at Western Theological Seminary, staying until 1977. In 1977, Nykamp left WTS on a call to Bayshore Gardens Church in Bradenton, Florida. The collection consists mainly of papers from Nykamp’s work as a professor at WTS, where his obligations included a night ministry, professional development for pastors, and the important Field Education and Internship program, of which he was director.

Photographs

17 images (7 negatives) (Box 1)

Provenance

Robert A. Nykamp

Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Hope College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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