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SYLLABUS
Religion
in America (4 Semester Hours)
January 10—April 27, 2000
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Course Description:
Through a consideration and analysis of the
history of the United States and the unique experiences of the
various churches, religious movements, and the
religious-philosophical movements within the United States, this
course illustrates and explores the unique character of the
American religious experience and examines America’s
pluralistic religious tradition.
Course Objectives:
- To discuss major religious
traditions and movements in America.
- To analyze major themes in
the religious history in America.
- To describe and discuss the
relationship between religion and political life in
America.
- To discuss religious issues
involved in contemporary American life and society.
- To analyze and value a
variety of religious viewpoints in 21st
century America.
- To prepare and analyze a
topic through an in-depth inquiry of a religious
theme. (Independent Study Component)
Guidelines for the
Independent Study Component
The Independent Study Component will provide
25% of the overall course grade and will represent at least
16-hours of additional work over and above the assignments
required for this course. Each student will write a 12-page
research paper that will deal with an aspect of religion in
America. The topic will be approved prior to beginning the
project. Students are encouraged to pick a topic that
either has applicability to their professional work or personal
life.
Required Text:
- Hudson & Corrigan,
Religion in America, 6th
edition, Prentice Hall, 1999.
Other Suggested
Resources:
- Marty, Martin, Pilgrims
in Their Own Land, Penguin, 1984.
Noll, Mark, Religion and
American Politics, Oxford U.P., 1990.
Wentz, Richard, Religion
in the New World, Fortress Press, 1990.
Course Content:
January 10
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America pages
1-80
Backgrounds and Beginnings & England and
America
January 17
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America pages
81-101
The Great Awakening
January 24
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 102-124
The Birth of the Republic
January 31
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 125-164
The Republic and the Churches & Protestant Expansion
February 7
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 165-185
Countervailing Trends and the Triumph of Methodism
February 14
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 186-206
Utopianism, Millennialism, and Humanitarianism
February 21
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 207-232
Post-Civil War America
February 28
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 233-255
The New Americans
MIDTERM DUE March 5th
March 6
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 256-275
The New Intellectual Climate
March 13
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 276-314
New Frontiers for the Churches
March 20
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 315-343
The Shifting Religious Configuration
March 27
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 344-368
Protestantism’s Uneasy Journey to the Comfortable Fifties
April 3
No Class Independent
Study Project Due by April 9th
April 10
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 369-383
The Maturing of Roman Catholicism
April 17
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 384-422
“Old and New Centers”
April 24
Final Week
Expectations:
I look forward to this semester and expect
that you will do your part to make this a rewarding experience
for you and the rest of the class. Together, we will have a
fruitful journey to a better understanding of religion in
America.
As an online learner, you will be expected, in
addition to your reading assignments, to be in
class at least three hours per week. This three
hour class time will be spent online with your other online
learners or completing assignments. Assignments will be
posted at the beginning of each week. While you are alone
in front of your computer, you are still a part of your class.
Class participation online is as important is it is in the
traditional classroom.
Please complete your Student Profile ASAP.
Make sure to include your e-mail address. Additional
information and picture are desirable but completely optional.
Policies:
All students will take exams and turn in their
Independent Study Projects by the due date.
Grading:
Midterm Exam
12.5%
Independent Study Project 25 %
Final Exam
12.5%
Class Participation
50 %
N.B. This
is critical. Your class participation in class discussions
is critical. You will be graded on both the amount of participation and also the
quality of it. I will respond to all your comments to my
discussion questions and will read all of you responses to your
classmates.
Grading Scale:
A=100-90
B=89-80
C=79-70
D=69-60
F=59-less
Statement of Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism has no place in your Independent
Study Project. No credit will be given if plagiarism is
present.
Accessibility:
I look forward to teaching this class. Even
though my office hours vary from week to week, I want you to know
that I am accessible by phone, cell phone, or e-mail. If
you need anything or have any problem, the following information
will provide you with access to assistance. Please feel
free to contact me whenever necessary.
Dr. Al Campbell
Chandana Pointe
2901-10 Black Partridge Lane
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-3858
cell (219) 928-5598
www.wolverton-mountain.com
campbell@wolverton-mountain.com
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