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The United States is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, and that religiousness has a particular, fascinating, sometimes violent history \u2014 which too often goes unexamined in US history courses. This class offers a corrective by considering aspects of US history through the lens of American religion, with an emphasis on the history of religious pluralism: from convent to temple to the court to the contentious public square, from television to the internet to the halls of Congress. You\u2019ll be introduced to a variety of religious perspectives, peoples, and denominations in America\u2019s past and present, as well as to a variety of scholarly approaches to religious studies. At the end of the course you will not only be familiar with a wider range of belief systems found in our community and nation, but you will be able to better understand why America is so uniquely pluralist in its religious landscapes.<\/p>\n

The course is designed as an upper-level seminar for students with prior history background, so some knowledge of the basic outlines of US history is presumed. That said, it is intended to to be challenging even for advanced students, with a very demanding reading load and a strong emphasis on writing and seminar-style discussion. You will conduct one small-scale fieldwork \/ local history project and write a well-conceived original research paper, in addition to smaller writing assignments and written exams. If you want a refresher on US history or assistance with writing, please be proactive in seeking out the university\u2019s resources in these areas, including my office hours, the Writing Center, library reference desk or history tutoring services as appropriate.<\/p>\n

Past Syllabi<\/strong>: 2009<\/a>, 2012<\/a>, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n

Prerequisites:<\/strong> HI 111 and HI 112, also English EN 102 or 202.<\/p>\n

LASC Categories:<\/strong> DAC, WAC, and either TLC or USW<\/p>\n

Student Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n

By the end of this course, you should be able to …<\/p>\n