James_A._Harding

James A. Harding

James A. Harding

American university president and religious leader

For other people named James Harding, see James Harding (disambiguation).

James Alexander Harding (March 16, 1848 - May 28, 1922) was an early influential leader in the Churches of Christ.

James A. Harding

Harding helped David Lipscomb, another leader in the Churches of Christ, begin Nashville Bible School, now known as Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Harding was the first president of the school, serving from 1891 to 1901.

Several schools are named after Harding including Harding University and Harding Academy in Searcy, Arkansas; and Harding Academy and Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.


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