Description

This course surveys religious and spiritual movements for social transformation in the United States from the early nineteenth century to the present. We will consider such movements as abolitionism, pacifism, feminism, socialism, the social gospel, and civil rights, paying special attention to the theological and denominational diversity of religious activism, external and internal criticisms of religious leftists, and the interplay between religious radicalism and other religious and cultural traditions.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered as Religion 1565

Scheduling

0.50 credits
Expected to be offered Fall 2014
Tue Thu 11:30am-1pm
Course location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	History of Christianity Religions of the Americas Religion, Ethics, and Politics
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	None
Language Course Designation(s)	None