The Civil Rights Movement is highlighted as a moment where religion and politics merged, with figures like Martin Luther King Jr. using biblical references to advocate for social justice. The lectures also cover the religious impact of the Vietnam War and the rise of feminism and feminist theology.
American Religious History by Professor Patrick N. Allitt is a 24-lecture survey course from The Great Courses TTC - Prof. Patrick N Allitt - American Religious History
The TTC format is legendary for a reason. "American Religious History" is typically presented as 36 half-hour lectures, designed to be digestible for the commuter or the careful note-taker. Allitt organizes the material chronologically but weaves thematic threads—pluralism, revivalism, politics, and race—through each era. The Civil Rights Movement is highlighted as a