Harris Franklin Rall

Who was Harris Franklin Rall?

Harris Franklin Rall, Ph. D. was the first president of Iliff School of Theology after it reopened in 1910 till 1915, and he also served as Henry White Warren professor of Practical Theology. President Rall authored 24 books in the fields of theology and biblical studies including Teachings of Jesus, New Testament History, Christianity, an Inquiry into Its Nature and Truth, and A Working Faith. His work on the teachings of Jesus reflected the values of early liberalism. Rall later became president of Garrett Biblical Institute in Evanston, Illinois, and taught theology there. Rall was active in the social gospel movement, seeking to relate Christianity to the ills of society. Garrett named its lecture series after him. He died in 1964 at the age of 94.