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REL 241.001

American Religious History

T, R | 2:00 - 3:15

MA 207

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This Core course is an overview of changing conceptions of religion in American culture, history, & society, from the colonial period to today; emphasis will be placed on race, politics, immigration, & cultural power. HU

Michael J. Altman

  • Office hours: 

    Monday, 12:30pm-1:30pm; Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am, and by appointment.

  • (205) 348-5271
  • michael.altman@ua.edu
Anne Hutchinson, arrested for her religious claims

Readings

cover of A Documentary History of Religion in America

Gaustad, Edwin S., Mark A. Noll, and Heath W. Carter eds.
A Documentary History of Religion in America, Fourth edition
Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2018
978-0-8028-7358-3

cover of The Religious History of America

Gaustad, Edwin and Leigh Schmidt
The Religious History of America
HarperOne, 2002
978-0-06-063056-0

Books are available at the SUPe Store and online through vendors such as amazon.com.

Resources

REL 241 Spring 2020 UA Box Folder

https://alabama.box.com/v/REL241-SP-2020