The Founding of Mfantsipim, 1905-1908

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Title:	The Founding of Mfantsipim, 1905-1908
Author:	Tenkorang, S.
Year:	1974
Periodical:	Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana
Volume:	15
Issue:	2
Period:	December
Pages:	165-175
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Ghana
Subjects:	secondary education culture contact Western culture African culture Education and Oral Traditions History and Exploration Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups)
External link:	https://www.jstor.org/stable/41406567
Abstract:	Mfantsipim, a secondary school for boys which was founded in Cape Coast in 1905, was a direct result of a cultural renaissance which its originators referred to as the 'Gone Fantee' movement, also at times called 'The doctrine of return to things native'. This cultural renaissance was in essence a reaction against the impact of colonialism on all aspects of the African way of life, and more-especially it was dissatisfaction with the existing missionary education on the part of the educated elite in the Aborigines Rights' Protection Society. They also wanted to change the passion for purely academic courses and persuade students to pursue technical and agricultural courses. The educated elite, however, were unable to manage Mfantsipim and reluctantly handed the school over to the Methodists in 1908. Notes.