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Academic Year 2005/2006

Protestantism: From the Reformation to the "Religious Right"
HIST 261 SP

Crosslistings: RELI 257

A study of the impact Protestant theology and piety has had on society, culture, politics, and the economy of Western nations. After an introduction to the major strands of the Reformation in Europe (Lutheran, Calvinist, Anabaptist, and Anglican), the course will focus on the English-speaking world, the United States in particular. Topics will include religion in Wesleyan's history, African-American Protestantism, liberal Protestantism in the early 20th century, and the rise of Fundamentalism, Evangelicalism, and Pentecostalism in the late 20th century. The last part of the course will focus on the United States as a nation both highly secularized and highly religious. Particular emphasis will be given to issues of church-state relations, the "culture wars," and the political influence of the "Religious Right."

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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