American Religious History from 1865 to the Great Depression (264-0-20)
Instructors
Robert A Orsi
847 4675175
Crowe Hall, 1860 Campus Drive, 4-141
Meeting Info
Lutkin Hall: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
This course examines major developments, movements, controversies, and figures in American religious history from the end of the Civil War, as the nation struggled to make sense of the carnage of war and to apportion responsibility, to the 1930s, when economic crisis strained social bonds and intimate relations and challenged Americans to rethink the nature of public responsibility. Topics include urban religion; religion and changing technologies; African American religion; religion and politics; and the religious practices of immigrants and migrants.
Teaching Method
Lectures and discussions; close reading of documents; classroom conversation.
Evaluation Method
Students will be evaluated on the basis of a final examination; one short paper (2-3 pp.) based on the readings; and three very brief quizzes during the quarter at specified times.
Class Materials (Required)
Reading will be primary sources, approximately 50-75 pages per week.
Class Attributes
Historical Studies Distro Area
Ethics & Values Distro Area
Associated Classes
DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-430: Thurs 9:00AM - 9:50AM
DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM
DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-319: Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM
DIS - Parkes Hall 215: Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM
DIS - Parkes Hall 222: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM
DIS - University Library 5746: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM
DIS - University Library 3670: Thurs 11:00AM - 11:50AM
DIS - Parkes Hall 212: Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM
DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Thurs 9:00AM - 9:50AM
DIS - University Library 5722: Thurs 11:00AM - 11:50AM
DIS - University Library 3322: Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM
DIS - Parkes Hall 224: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM