College. It was a dangerous—and stimulating—time to pursue a theological education. But although Owen found his Oxford education intellectually fulfilling, it did not address what was coming to be his deepest spiritual concern. After completing his undergraduate studies, Owen decided to abandon his university career, since he could not sign on to the Laudian innovations in the university, which, as a prospective academic, he would have to approve. This decision was made on grounds of principle but
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