Question

8. Millsaps College was founded as a ______

Answer 1

Answer:

Millsaps College was founded as a private coeducational institution but later became  affiliated with the Methodist Church .

Explanation:

Millsaps College is a liberal arts college in Jackson, Mississippi. It was founded by Major Reuben Webster Millsaps in 1890. It started as a private institution and is, to this day, a private college.

Millsaps wanted college to be Christian, so he offered the monetary gift to the Methodist community in return for the help with establishment.

The college stayed private but started an affiliation with Methodist Church that still exists today. The college is opened for all students despite the religious background but has various initiatives and centers for Methodist learning.