Paul Tillich and the university

The purpose of this inquiry is to state Paul Tillich's position on the nature and function of the university, to draw out those portions of his thought with relevance to a theory of the institution, and to integrate Tillich's earlier and later views on issues of importance to the university. The purpose is not to argue for the truth of Tillich's position per se, nor for the relative merit of a "mediating" position on the university vis-à-vis others. Rather, the goal is to develop what might accurately be called a Tillichian view of the university, in his own terms and consistent with his overall system.