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UNIVERSITY
OF ST. FRANCIS ONLINE SYLLABUS
Religion in America (4
Semester Hours) January
8—April 27, 2001
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: 1.
To
discuss major religious traditions and movements in America. 2.
To
analyze major themes in the religious history in America.
3.
To
describe and discuss the relationship between religion and political
life in America. 4.
To
discuss religious issues involved in contemporary American life and
society. 5.
To
analyze and value a variety of religious viewpoints in 21st
century America. 6.
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 8
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages
1-80 Backgrounds and Beginnings & England and America
January 15
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 81-101
The Great Awakening
January 22
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 102-124
The Birth of the Republic
January 29
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 125-142
The Republic and the Churches
Protestant Expansion & Countervailing Trends
February 12
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 186-206
Utopianism, Millennialism, and Humanitarianism
Post-Civil War America February 26
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 233-255
The New Americans
MIDTERM DUE BY MARCH 3rd March 5
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 256-275
The New Intellectual Climate March 12
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 276-314
New Frontiers for the Churches March 19
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 315-343
The Shifting Religious Configuration March 26
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 344-368
Protestantism’s Uneasy Journey to the Comfortable Fifties
INDEPENDENT
STUDY COMPONENT BY MARCH 31st April 2
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 369-383
The Maturing of Roman Catholicism April 9
Hudson & Corrigan, Religion in America
pages 384-422
“Old and New Centers” April
16-22
Final
Week—FINAL
DUE BY APRIL 22nd 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 5105
Mansard Drive Michigan
City, IN 46360 (219)
874-1338 cell
phone (219) 928-5598 campbell@wolverton-mountain.com For technical assistance, contact St. Francis Online Help Desk at www.stfrancis.edu/lspace/help.htm or you can call the Center for Instructional Delivery: (800) 726-2600. |
ONLINE SYLLABUS
Religion in America (4 Semester Hours) August 20—December 8, 2000 |
