Milo Rediger Writings & Addresses
Dr. Milo A. Rediger was Taylor through and through. He graduated from Taylor in 1939 and, after obtaining both Master’s and Doctorate degrees, returned as the Dean of the University and, eventually, president. As scholar, teacher, mentor and administrator, he advanced the growth and welfare of the University through more than four decades of devoted service.
He served as an excellent role model for the Taylor community by dedicating himself to his family, Grant County, and, most importantly, to Jesus Christ. He was constantly striving for mature faith through study and preaching, and his strong belief in personal salvation was clear.
In 1988, Rediger was laid to rest in Jefferson Cemetery near Upland. One look at his legacy and it’s clear he embodied the Taylor mission and gave his life completely to the Lord.
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Articles
A Heart for the World: A Tribute to the Late Dr. John C. Wengatz, Milo A. Rediger
Excitement and Disappointment (article for THE ECHO), Milo A. Rediger
Important Visits and Distinguished Visitors (article for THE ECHO), Milo A. Rediger
Liberty in Liberal Arts (article for TU BULLETIN), Milo A. Rediger
Preface (article for TU PROFILE), Milo A. Rediger
Quarter Century Retrospect (article for Alumni Program), Milo A. Rediger
Spiritual Shock-Absorbers, Milo A. Rediger
Tower Topics: Honor and Honors (article for THE ECHO), Milo A. Rediger
Tower Topics: There Will Always Be a Bottom Half (article for THE ECHO), Milo A. Rediger
Why Christian Education is Necessary Today (article for TU BULLETIN), Milo A. Rediger
Why Isn't Taylor as Spiritual as it Once Was? (article for TU MAGAZINE), Milo A. Rediger
Writing for THE ILIUM, Milo A. Rediger
Manuscripts (Unpublished)
Academic Freedom in a Christian College, Milo A. Rediger
Academic Tenure, Milo A. Rediger
An Historical Sketch with Philosophical Overtones, Milo A. Rediger
As Now, So Then, Milo A. Rediger
Campus Governance at Taylor University, Milo A. Rediger
Chancellorship, Milo A. Rediger
Christianity and Intellectual Respectability, Milo A. Rediger
Christ in Community (outline), Milo A. Rediger
Church and State: Romans 13:1-7, Milo A. Rediger
Church Membership, Milo A. Rediger
Drumbeat '76: "One nation under God", Milo A. Rediger
Easter is the Open Tomb, Milo A. Rediger
Forgetting, Or Just Not Remembering? (outline), Milo A. Rediger
General Education, Milo A. Rediger
Global 742 (poem), Milo A. Rediger
How Far is Your Love?, Milo A. Rediger
How Much May Taylor Expand and Still Remain "Effectively Christian?" (response to panel discussion), Milo A. Rediger
Let Me Share a Thought Series (12 items), Milo A. Rediger
Looking from Yesterday (1968), Milo A. Rediger
Master Teachers, Milo A. Rediger
Message re: Music Building Fire, Milo A. Rediger
Objectives, Milo A. Rediger
Polarization or Reconciliation, Milo A. Rediger
Quotes That Concern Me, Milo A. Rediger
Remarks to Student Personnel Assistants, Milo A. Rediger
Report of Ace to Faculty (Higher Education for Everyone?), Milo A. Rediger
Response to Citation of Naming of Milo A. Rediger Chapel/Auditorium (includes Citation), Milo A. Rediger
Status Quo and Quo Vadis, Milo A. Rediger
Taylor in Perspective, Milo A. Rediger
Taylor Today and Tomorrow, Milo A. Rediger
Taylor University is Alive and Well, Milo A. Rediger
Teaching for Critical Thinking, Milo A. Rediger
The Case for Christian Higher Education, Milo A. Rediger
The Common-Sense Tense, Milo A. Rediger
The Function of Division I in the Life and Program of Taylor University, Milo A. Rediger
The Future of the Christian College, Milo A. Rediger
The Individual and Christian Responsibility, Milo A. Rediger
The Place You Build (outline), Milo A. Rediger
The Purpose of a Chapel Convocation Program at Taylor University (notes for a panel discussion), Milo A. Rediger
The Religious Program of the Liberal Arts College, Milo A. Rediger
The Spiritual Dimension, Milo A. Rediger
Unity, the Key (outline), Milo A. Rediger
Upland is a Mountain, Milo A. Rediger
When are Absences "Cuts?", Milo A. Rediger
When Are We Spiritual Enough?, Milo A. Rediger
Where the Goalposts Are, Milo A. Rediger
Why Not Say "A"?, Milo A. Rediger
WTT 0552 (poem), Milo A. Rediger
Papers
An Analysis of Comenius' THE GREAT DIDACTIC, Milo A. Rediger
Objectives in Christian Education, Milo A. Rediger
The Need for Guiding Principles in Higher Education, Milo A. Rediger
Presentations
1968 Goal Posts (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
Affluence Bores, Power Corrupts, and Bigness Proportionately Diminishes the Stature of Man (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
Area Four at Taylor University (faculty talk), Milo A. Rediger
As a Little Child (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
Cannot' Discipleship (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
Commitment, Opportunity, and Vision (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
Education in Responsibility (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
Expectations #2 (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
Expectations (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
Greetings and Perspective on America (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
Innovation in Education, Milo A. Rediger
Leadership through Sharing ('Tis and 'Taint), Milo A. Rediger
Looking from Yesterday (1970), Milo A. Rediger
Marks of a Whole College, Milo A. Rediger
Notes for Inaugural Response, Milo A. Rediger
Opening Dinner, Milo A. Rediger
Remarks at Faculty Study Conference, Milo A. Rediger
Remarks from "Anchor Points" Letter to the Editor, Milo A. Rediger
Response at Chamber of Commerce Dinner, Milo A. Rediger
State and Outlook of the University (opening dinner talk), Milo A. Rediger
Student Development and the Challenge of Student Personnel, A President's Perspective, Milo A. Rediger
Talk to (Students) Faculty, Milo A. Rediger
The Middle Term, Milo A. Rediger
The Pursuit of Excellence is our Mark of Distinction, Milo A. Rediger
The Taylor Concept (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
What is a Christian College?, Milo A. Rediger
Whole Education (Chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
Why Church Affiliation? (chapel talk), Milo A. Rediger
You Will Always Be Rich (outline), Milo A. Rediger