Protestant Christianity

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This course focuses on the religious origins of Protestantism, the rise of Protestantism in the sixteenth century, and the evolution of Protestantism in America. Moving beyond purely doctrinal formulations of the faith, we examine a dizzying variety of “protestantisms,” from the rival confessional identities of early-modern Germany, Switzerland, England, and Scotland to the religious pluralism that marks our modern world. Some topics include Protestant biblical interpretation, the art of the sermon, the rise of both Protestant denominations and sectarian movements, Evangelical politics in the 21st century, and online religion. Offered regularly, fall semesters.