Francis Greenwood Peabody

Biography

Francis Greenwood Peabody, born 1847, served as a professor at Harvard Divinity School, urging students to translate their faith into action by championing social justice and responsible citizenship. He believed that theological study could and should inspire service to others.

He wrote widely on ethics, encouraged partnerships between the church and labor movements, and lent his voice to causes that would lift up neglected communities, leaving a legacy of scholarship rooted in compassion.