Religion in Early America (REL 241)

Term: 2021-2022 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

	Thomas J. BellShow MyInfo popup for Thomas J. Bell
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Schedule

Tue-Fri, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (8/24/2021 - 12/17/2021) Location: MAIN MG 115

Description

This course seeks to understand the nature and significance of religious belief and practices in the rise and development of American life and identity. Topics explored include: Native Americans religion; the Protestant and Catholic differences; Puritan origins and emphasis; Colonial Christianity and the American Revolution; revivalism and the rise of denominationalism; slavery and religion. Meets General Education Distribution Area III.A. or III.B.