REL323
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The Bible and American Culture
Course Description
An examination of the unique role the Bible has played in American culture, from the colonial era to the present. Topics include the Bible and literacy in colonial America, the Bible and the formation of the American ethos of conquest and manifest destiny, the Bible as a weapon in the battle over slavery, womens rights, and GLBTI rights, the Bible in American politics, and Biblical themes (especially apocalyptic) in literature and film
College/School
Willamette College
Locations
Salem
Credit Hours Min
4