RELS 396: Religion in the United States: Stories of Faith, Diversity and Community

This course explores the broad landscape of religion in America, focusing on the diverse religious traditions that make up the tapestry of religious life in the United States. While special attention will be paid to the narrative of the Catholic Church in the United States, contributions made by the diverse religious traditions to the social, cultural and religious dimensions of life in the United States will also be examined. Topics include: religious and cultural diversity, pluralism, fundamentalism, ecumenism, education, interreligious dialogue and current issues in American religion. This course is conducted as a seminar.