RELG 320Protestant Christianity

Catalog

This course considers the Protestant tradition within Christianity from its origins in the Renaissance and Reformation to its unique expression in the United States. Along the way, we explore some of Protestantism's major themes, including justification by faith, the literal sense of scripture, and the priesthood of all believers. We also consider some of the social and political ramifications of reform, starting with the Peasants' Revolt in the 1520s and ending with the role of evangelicalism in contemporary political discourse. Other themes include the role of women in ministry, the lives of LGBTQ Christians, the rise of various forms of sectarianism and nondenominationalism, and, finally, the global phenomenon of the contemporary prosperity gospel. Note: If you have taken RELG 120 you will not receive credit for taking RELG 320.