Ttc: - Prof. Patrick N Allitt - American Religious History ((link))

: Emerging from the Millerite apocalyptic movement.

No Q&A, no discussion. The 30-minute lecture model means some topics feel rushed (e.g., the Scopes Trial gets ~15 minutes). The included (PDF) is helpful but mostly an outline, not a full transcript. TTC - Prof. Patrick N Allitt - American Religious History

The First Amendment created a legal wall between church and state, yet religious conviction has consistently fueled major American political movements. : Emerging from the Millerite apocalyptic movement

By analyzing the past, he provides listeners with the tools to understand why religious rhetoric still dominates American public life today. The included (PDF) is helpful but mostly an

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: Allitt traces the shift from denominational divisions to political ones, where religious Americans are now often divided by their stances on modern secularism and social issues.

The 19th century witnessed significant developments in American religious history. Evangelicalism, with its emphasis on personal conversion and social reform, became a dominant force in American Protestantism. Abolitionism, fueled by evangelical fervor, helped galvanize the anti-slavery movement. Meanwhile, new sects and denominations emerged, including Mormonism, Adventism, and Spiritualism. The Catholic Church also experienced significant growth, driven by immigration from Ireland and Europe.