Fall 2003

HIS 351N • History of Religion in America to 1800

Course Description

Course will study the transfer of religious traditions from Western Europe and Africa to British America, where they interacted with the religious traditions of native Americans to create before 1800 the religious foundations of the American republic. There will be much use of music.

Grading Policy

Each of the two hour exams, 25%, final exam, 50%

Texts

Jon Butler, AWASH IN A SEA OF FAITH, Jon Butler, BECOMING AMERICA, and four selected monographs including, perhaps John Demos, THE UNREDEEMED CAPTIVE, and Nathan Hatch, THE SACRED CAUSE OF FREEDOM

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