William Augustus Muhlenberg | |
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| Born | September 16, 1796 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 1877 (aged 80) |
| Occupation(s) | Clergyman, educator |
| Known for | Religious education |
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William Augustus Muhlenberg (September 16, 1796 – April 8, 1877) was an Episcopal clergyman and educator. Muhlenberg is considered the father of church schools in the United States. An early exponent of the Social Gospel, he founded St. Luke's Hospital in New York City. Muhlenberg was also an early leader of the liturgical movement in Anglican Christianity. His model schools on Long Island had a significant impact on the history of American education. Muhlenberg left his work in secondary education in 1845.