Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
1 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
History | Religion | Political History
Area of study
Humanities
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-03 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This hybrid course explores the historical roots and development of American Civil Religion, examining its origins in Europe and its unique characteristics in the United States. Through lectures and recorded materials, students will delve into religious archetypes, structures, and their significance in shaping American society. The course is led by Instructor Phyllis Herman and runs from April 3 to May 8, 2024, on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT.
Program Outline
Outline:
Course Content:
- Historical roots of American Civil Religion
- Origins in Europe and development in the new world
- Religious archetypes and structures
- Cosmogonic myths
- Creation myths
- Prophets
- Martyrs
- Holidays
- Sacred land
- Sacred texts
Course Structure:
- Hybrid format (remote and/or in-classroom participation)
- Recorded lectures available for the duration of the course
Course Schedule:
- April 3 - May 8, 2024
- Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Individual Modules:
No individual modules are specified in the provided context.
Teaching:
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