
Introducing American Religion provides a lively & concise overview of the historical development of religion in the USA In four parts Charles Lippy traces the history of American religion from Europe Native American & African life through to the age of independence & on to the late twentieth century up to the present day The narrative lays particular stress on the development of diversity & pluralism in American religious life It explores the African American experience through slavery Roman Catholic & Jewish immigration political & economic factors the impact of Latino culture & the growth of Hinduism & Buddhism as well as the concept of American civil religion Introducing American Religion is ideal reading for students wishing to develop a broad understanding of American religious history Illustrated throughout & featuring"ations from original sources it
Includes:: text boxes summary charts study questions a glossary & lists of further reading & weblinks to aid students with revision The accompanying website for this book can be found at wwwroutledgecomtextbooks 9780415448598 Features of the website include a hyperlinked & annotated primary source bibliography (of primary sources named in the book & accompanying page numbers) a list of online audiovisual resources test questions a study skills section Power Points on key chapters additional images tables & charts of statistics on American religion links to online libraries & archives a regularly updated blog