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.
The course tracks how 19th-century scientific discoveries—like TTC - Prof. Patrick N Allitt - American Religious History
Allitt treats every movement—from mainstream Protestantism to fringe cults—with scholarly fairness. fueled by evangelical fervor