The Seminarian: Martin Luther King Jr. Comes of Age

"The Seminarian: Martin Luther King Jr. Comes of Age" dives deep into the transformative years of Martin Luther King Jr. during his time at Crozer Theological Seminary from 1948 to 1951. A 2019 Washington State Book Awards Finalist in Biography & Memoir, and one of the best books of 2018 according to The Akron Beacon Journal, this biography sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of King's life. As a young, cautious nineteen-year-old from Atlanta, King found himself in a predominantly white seminary, where his dorm room bore the scars of the Civil War. Surrounded by older seminarians, some of whom were veterans or pacifists, King navigated academic pressures, unexpected friendships, and a budding romance with a white woman. This period was marked by both personal and intellectual challenges, including experiences of discrimination that helped shape his future as a leader in education equity and racial justice. Ideal for college students exploring the complexities of social justice, this book provides a crucial look at how King's early experiences honed his abilities to inspire change and advocate for civil rights.