A Proposal for the Better Supplying of Churches in Our Foreign Plantations, and for Converting the Savage Americans to Christianity, By a College to Be Erected in the Summer Islands, Otherwise Called the Isles of Bermuda

"A Proposal for the Better Supplying of Churches in Our Foreign Plantations, and for Converting the Savage Americans to Christianity, By a College to Be Erected in the Summer Islands, Otherwise Called the Isles of Bermuda" by George Berkeley is a passionate argument for boosting religion in the early 1700's English colonies. The essay suggests building a college in Bermuda to train ministers and missionaries, addressing what the author sees as a shortage of religious figures. The author thinks this shortage causes bad behavior among the colonists and not enough effort to convert native people to Christianity. The plan argues that the college would train young people to become clergy and also help educate Native American children, so they can teach their own communities about Christianity. The book explains why Bermuda is perfect for this college, because of its location and resources, as the author attempts to establish the idea that this school will improve the colonies lives through an educational mission.