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WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE ON FAITH AND HISTORY?

The Conference on Faith and History is an organizationof

Christians who are interested in the study ofhistory. Members include

both professional historians and thosein other walks of life who have an

orientation toward historical concerns. Although membership isopen to

all interested persons, it isassumed that they will be in agreement with

the theological position expressed in the constitution.

The CFH is an Indiana Not for Profit Corporation and is registered

as a tax-exempt organization;dues and gifts to the CFH are tax deductible.

The organization publishes a journal three times yearly(FIDES ET

HISTORIA), issues anewsletter periodically, hosts a session at the annual

AHA convention, and sponsors meetings atother times. Benefits of

membership include thejournal, newsletter, mailings from the secretary-

treasurer, and an opportunity to participate in the life of the organization.

HOW MAY ONE BECOME A MEMBER?

Any person is eligible for membership in theConference on Faith

and History who feels he or she can subscribe to thefollowing statement

found in Article III of the constitution:

+The Holy Scriptures are the Word of God,the Christian's

authoritative guide for faith and conduct.

+Jesus Christ is the Son ofGod and through his atonement is the

mediator between God and man.

For further information, see our website at www.huntington.edu/cfh.

MEMBERSHIP:

Annual dues inthe CFH are $20.00, payable at the beginning of the

calendar year. Full-time students andretired persons may elect to pay

$15.00. Contact: Richard V. Pierard, CFH Secretary-Treasurer, Department

of History, Indiana State University,Terre HauteIN 47809. For more

information, call 812/237-2707 or FAX 812/877-3426, oreMail=

hipier@ruby.indstate.edu.