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American religious history, Patrick N. Allitt, Part 1, Lectures 1-12

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American religious history, Patrick N. Allitt, Part 1, Lectures 1-12

Language

eng

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instructional materials

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lectures speeches

Main title

American religious history

Oclc number

74742161

Responsibility statement

Patrick N. Allitt

Series statement

Great courses

Summary

Examines religion not only as a set of formal beliefs, ideas, communal or institutional loyalties, and styles of worship, but also as an influence on the rest of American society. Investigates the subtle but important links which have long brought religion into close contact with the intellectual, social, economic, and political concerns of Americans

Table Of Contents

Part 1. Major features of American religious history -- The European background -- Natives and newcomers -- The Puritans -- Colonial religious diversity -- The Great Awakening -- Religion and revolution -- The Second Great Awakening -- Oneida and the Mormons -- Catholicism -- African-American Religion -- The Civil War --

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