RELN 375 - Religion and American Nationalism

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of religious studies.
An examination of the historically powerful public belief that America is a nation “chosen” by God to carry out a divine mission. Through careful reading of letters, sermons, presidential addresses, and popular literature, this course will explore the history, components, and implications of the myth, as well as the myth’s role in shaping America’s political landscape today.