American Religious History

This workshop explores the role of religion in American history, culture, and society from the colonial period to the present day. The workshop engages in historiographical, theoretical, and methodological discussions about the place of religion in narratives of American history by focusing on issues and topics such as gender, race, theology, consumer culture, literature, and the rise of evangelicalism. The workshop welcomes scholars from a variety of academic disciplines including, but not limited to, the Divinity School and the history, English and sociology departments. Presentations by students, faculty, and guest speakers, take place in a relaxed, discussion, oriented environment designed to further the research and knowledge of participants.