The History of Christianity in America
As we approach the story of Christianity in America, we may adopt a title that's a little more precise, such as:
"The Evangelicals in America"
There are many ways to tell the story of a people or a region...In this course we will be looking at the story of America through the lens of the predominant religious belief system of those who would form the government and culture of the United States of America.
Join Dr. Daniel van Voorhis–Historian, Author, and Host of The Christian History Almanac Podcast–as he explores the surprising history of Christianity in America.
Topics Covered in the Course
- The early colonies and their European backgrounds
- The first and second great Awakening
- A Distinctly American Theology
- Christianity and the Courts
- The Fundamentalist/Modernist Controversy
- "Evangelicals" and the Modern Megachurch
Let's Get Started
This course contains eight sessions, each containing a video lesson, course notes, and a quiz. You are also invited to join the discussion throughout the course as you watch these videos. You can complete this course at your own pace. So we encourage you to work through it at whatever pace is most comfortable for you. At the end, you will receive a 'Course Completion Certificate' via email.
