History of Religion in America to the Civil War

Religion in North America from the arrival of European immigrants in the 16th century to the Civil War. Study of major figures, events and issues that have shaped American religious history. How religion has influenced the history of the United States, and conversely, how religious traditions have been transformed by American culture. Key topics and themes include encounter and colonization; revivalism and reform; church and state; gender and women’s history; spirituality and devotional life; slavery and race relations; immigration and ethnicity. Formerly REL 39.