Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
International Thomas Merton Society
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- International Thomas Merton Society
Other form(s) of name
- ITMS
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
1987-
History
The ITMS came into being in 1987 to promote a greater knowledge of the life and writings of Thomas Merton, one of the most influential religious figures of our time. The Society sponsors biennial conferences devoted to Merton and his work and supports the writing of general-interest and scholarly books and articles about Merton. In addition the ITMS awards regular grants to researchers and scholarships to youth. It encourages a variety of activities such as Merton retreats. Local Chapters and Affiliates of the ITMS across the world reflect a wide range of personal interest and approaches to Thomas Merton.
Places
Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America