The Faith of Frederick Douglass

3 credits · Divinity School

An examination of the life, writings, and legacy of Frederick Douglass, focusing on his religious biography and his engagements with religious groups and ideas. The course takes a chronological approach, focusing mainly on primary sources – the writings of Douglass, including famous publications and speeches and lesser-known works – but also introduces various interpretations of Douglass from the nineteenth century to the present. Mr. Byrd [3]