: How religion shaped—and was shaped by—the Civil Rights Movement (e.g., Martin Luther King Jr.’s biblical appeals), Cold War tensions, the Vietnam War , and feminism .
This is the premise of a comprehensive lecture series from The Teaching Company (The Great Courses), delivered by Professor Patrick N. Allitt of Emory University. TTC - Prof. Patrick N Allitt - American Religious History
Prof. Patrick N. Allitt's lectures on American Religious History offer a masterful survey of this complex and dynamic narrative. From the colonial era to the present day, American religious history has been shaped by a diverse array of influences, events, and cultural currents. As we reflect on this history, we gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing role of faith in American life, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. : How religion shaped—and was shaped by—the Civil
Searching for is the first step on a remarkable intellectual journey. In an era where public discourse about religion is often reduced to shouting matches on cable news, Allitt offers a return to nuance. He reminds us that America’s religious history is not a straight line toward secularism or a golden age of faith; it is a chaotic, brilliant, and often violent argument about what human beings owe to God and to one another. From the colonial era to the present day,