Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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HIST 0170

Religion in America

Religion in America
America often has been defined paradoxically as both the "most religious" and "least religious" of nations. This course, a historical survey of American religious life, will trace the unique story of American religion from colonial times to the present. Guiding our exploration will be the ideas of "contact," "conflict," and "combination." Along the way, we will examine the varieties of religious experiences and traditions that have shaped and been shaped by American culture such as, Native American traditions, Puritan life and thought, evangelicalism, immigration, African-American religious experience, women's movements, and the on-going challenges of religious diversity. Readings include sermons, essays, diaries and fiction, as well as secondary source material. 2 hrs. lect. 1 hr. disc.
Subject:
History
Department:
History
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
HIS NOR PHL
Equivalent Courses:
AMST 0170
HIST 0228
AMCV 0170
RELI 0170 *

Sections

Fall 2016

HIST0170A-F16 Lecture (Rochford)
HIST0170Y-F16 Discussion (Rochford)
HIST0170Z-F16 Discussion (Rochford)

Fall 2015

HIST0170A-F15 Lecture (Rochford)
HIST0170Y-F15 Discussion (Rochford)
HIST0170Z-F15 Discussion (Rochford)

Fall 2014

HIST0170A-F14 Lecture (Rochford)
HIST0170Y-F14 Discussion (Rochford)
HIST0170Z-F14 Discussion (Rochford)

Fall 2010

HIST0170A-F10 Lecture (Gould)
HIST0170X-F10 Discussion (Gould)
HIST0170Y-F10 Discussion (Gould)
HIST0170Z-F10 Discussion (Gould)

Fall 2009

HIST0170A-F09 Lecture (Schueneman)
HIST0170X-F09 Discussion (Schueneman)
HIST0170Y-F09 Discussion (Schueneman)
HIST0170Z-F09 Discussion (Schueneman)

Fall 2008

HIST0170A-F08 Lecture (Schueneman)
HIST0170B-F08 Lecture (Schueneman)
HIST0170X-F08 Discussion (Schueneman)
HIST0170Y-F08 Discussion (Schueneman)
HIST0170Z-F08 Discussion (Schueneman)

Fall 2007

HIST0170A-F07 Lecture (Davis)
HIST0170X-F07 Discussion (Davis)
HIST0170Y-F07 Discussion (Davis)
HIST0170Z-F07 Discussion (Davis)

Spring 2005

HIST0170A-S05 Lecture (Gould)
HIST0170X-S05 Discussion (Gould)
HIST0170Y-S05 Discussion (Gould)
HIST0170Z-S05 Discussion (Gould)

Spring 2004

HIST0170A-S04 Lecture (Gould)