Ttc - Prof. Patrick N Allitt - American Religious History -

The unique American experiment of separating religious institutions from government power while maintaining a deeply religious public sphere.

By the mid-18th century, the colonies housed Anglicans, Presbyterians, Catholics, Jews, and various German pietist groups, setting a precedent for pluralism. Awakenings and Enlightenment: Shaping a Democratic Mindset

To dive deeper into specific eras mentioned in the lectures, you might explore his other publications: American Religious History | The Great Courses Shop

Analyzing how religious revivals shaped American individualism and egalitarianism.

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"American Religious History" by Professor Patrick N. Allitt, produced by The Great Courses, is a 24-lecture survey covering the evolution of American religious life from the colonial era to the 21st century. The course highlights the interplay between religious diversity, politics, and culture, featuring topics such as the Great Awakening, slavery, and modern secularism. For more details, visit The Great Courses American Religious History by Patrick Allitt (Compact Disc)

One of Allitt’s most compelling early arguments is that America was not founded as a monolith, but as a messy collection of religious experiments.

with other religious history, such as Prof. Grant Wacker's on the American Evangelical Experience.