Title
What is American About American Religious History?
Document Type
Oral/Panel
Publication Date
5-2020
Disciplines
History
Abstract
This semester, students have explored the history of religion in America from a variety of perspectives, considering a central question What is American about American religious history? Two major themes have emerged that the class will explore in this interactive exhibit: religious pluralism and social reform. Diverse religious groups have developed beliefs and practices in the context of a diversifying religious landscape, while also struggling to shape American society in particular ways. For IDEAFest 2020, HIST/REL 348 proposes and interactive museum-style exhibit that will feature posters and performances that highlight lesser-known aspects of America’s religious history around the turn-of-the-twentieth century. Each of these topics highlights American religious pluralism and looks at how religious movements were involved with social change.
First Advisor
Sara Lampert
Research Area
History
Recommended Citation
Andrews, Haley; Dreeszen, Hannah; Farrer, Izaak; Findlay, Elle; Howard, Allison; Mohr, Ryan; Olvera, Selena; Peacock, Erin; Peterson, Bainbridge; and Reifenrath, Anna, "What is American About American Religious History?" (2020). IdeaFest. 97.
https://red.library.usd.edu/idea/97