Allitt begins where America begins: with the Native American spiritual traditions, which he treats with respectful anthropological nuance. He then moves to the European invasions—specifically the Spanish Catholics in the Southwest and Florida, and the French Jesuits.
To dive deeper into specific eras mentioned in the lectures, you might explore his other publications: American Religious History | The Great Courses Shop
Allitt is the Cahoon Professor of American History at Emory University. Born and educated in the United Kingdom, he brings a uniquely objective, "outsider-insider" perspective to the study of American culture.
If you have ever wondered why the U.S. remains the most religious nation in the industrialized West, Prof. Patrick Allitt provides the answer: because in America, religion has always been the language of hope, the engine of change, and the battleground for the nation's conscience.
Throughout the 24 lectures, Professor Allitt weaves several recurring themes that define American spiritual history:
The Modern Era: The course concludes by examining the rise of the Religious Right, the impact of the 1960s counterculture on spirituality, and the growing trend of "spiritual but not religious" identities in contemporary America. The Allitt Approach
explores the unique vitality and diversity of religious life in the United States from European contact to the late 20th century.
By following this guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of American religious history and appreciate the complexities of this fascinating topic. Enjoy your learning journey!
A comparison of how regarding major social issues.
Allitt begins where America begins: with the Native American spiritual traditions, which he treats with respectful anthropological nuance. He then moves to the European invasions—specifically the Spanish Catholics in the Southwest and Florida, and the French Jesuits.
To dive deeper into specific eras mentioned in the lectures, you might explore his other publications: American Religious History | The Great Courses Shop
Allitt is the Cahoon Professor of American History at Emory University. Born and educated in the United Kingdom, he brings a uniquely objective, "outsider-insider" perspective to the study of American culture.
If you have ever wondered why the U.S. remains the most religious nation in the industrialized West, Prof. Patrick Allitt provides the answer: because in America, religion has always been the language of hope, the engine of change, and the battleground for the nation's conscience.
Throughout the 24 lectures, Professor Allitt weaves several recurring themes that define American spiritual history:
The Modern Era: The course concludes by examining the rise of the Religious Right, the impact of the 1960s counterculture on spirituality, and the growing trend of "spiritual but not religious" identities in contemporary America. The Allitt Approach
explores the unique vitality and diversity of religious life in the United States from European contact to the late 20th century.
By following this guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of American religious history and appreciate the complexities of this fascinating topic. Enjoy your learning journey!
A comparison of how regarding major social issues.
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