Trump-Evangelicals: the History of Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism in America
HIST 308
Spring 2027
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01
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| Crosslisting:
CSPL 308, RELI 308 |
This course examines the history of American evangelicalism and fundamentalism, beginning with a brief overview of Protestantism in the colonial and revolutionary eras. Then, the course examines revivalism, slavery, and the emergence of fundamentalism during the 19th century. Special attention is paid to the re-emergence of evangelicalism after World War II, the establishment of the religious right, global evangelicalism, and subcultures (such as Christian music). The course concludes by investigating the core evangelical support for the candidacy and presidency of Donald Trump. Students will be challenged to consider the ways issues of gender, race, and economics have shaped fundamentalism and evangelicalism, and reflect on how these movements' views of American history contribute to their own sense of identity and purpose. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (History Minor)(History) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Kristen Du Mez, JESUS AND JOHN WAYNE (2020)
Sarah Hammond, GOD'S BUSINESSMEN (2017)
THE FUNDAMENTALS (1910-1915)
Heather Hendershot, SHAKING THE WORLD FOR JESUS (2004)
William Blackstone, JESUS IS COMING (1908)
Matthew Sutton, AMERICAN APOCALYPSE (2014)
John Fea, WAS AMERICA FOUNDED AS A CHRISTIAN NATION? (3rd ed. 2026)
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Weekly journal entries, midterm exam, final project. |
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| Instructor(s): Slaughter,Joseph Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 16 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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