Bible Encyclopedias
Electoral College

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a committee of clergy and inotables convened to elect bishops and other clergy, as a means of avoiding the tumult of a popular election, following the advice of Clement of Rome and the Coumicil of Laodicea.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Electoral College'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​e/electoral-college.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.