Henry Frederick CopeHenry Fredrick Cope was a key figure in the rise of the Religious Education Movement in the first three decades of the 20th century. He lived from 1870 to 1923. After his death in 1923, he was best known for being the general secretary of the Religios Education Association from 1907 to 1923. Cope was the editor of the Association's magazine, Religious Education, from 1906 until his death in 1923. He put a lot of creative energy into it, which helped it become famous around the world. Cope wrote many books and papers that supported the Movement's ideas. His yearly reports, which were printed in the journal, are a great way to learn about the past. George Henry Cope was born in London, England, in 1870. He was the biggest child in a family that grew big. As a result, he was expected to lead a large group of brothers and sisters from an early age. Cope went to school in London's Board Schools, which were the first English schools that really tried to help kids from poor homes get an education. After finishing school in the 1880s, he did not go to what we now call high school. Read More Read Less