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Politics and Religion in Colonial America | Ryan Ranch

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Course Description:

Protestantism had a profound impact on the development of American political practices and political culture. Yet, there was a good deal more diversity of religious beliefs, attitudes and practices than is recognized. Protestantism was constantly evolving and diversifying into Baptists, Quakers, Methodists, Lutherans, Presbyterians, and Unitarians, to name a few. Ottoman Muslims began immigrating to America in the mid-1600s. Sephardic Jews settled in New Amsterdam, Philadelphia and Charleston. West African religions and Islam were common among the slaves. As the colonies grew and developed, regional differences became increasingly noteworthy. In this course, we will examine the evolving relationships between church and state, the different religious experiences across regions, and the impact of all this on the evolving American political landscape.

 

Tuition: $45.00

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Day/Time

Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; *10:00 a.m. – noon* (4 sessions)

Location

In Person: CSUMB Ryan Ranch, 8 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Monterey

Facilitator:

Steven W. Hughes, Ph.D., is Emeritus Professor of Politics and Public Administration at CSU Stanislaus.