Ttc - Prof. Patrick N Allitt - American Religious History Jun 2026

Presented by Patrick Allitt , a Cahoon Family Professor of American History at Emory University, this series argues that the best way to understand America's unique religious landscape is through its historical evolution. Unlike other industrialized nations that saw religious decline, the U.S. maintained a vigorous and pluralistic religious culture.

—and industrialization forced religious leaders to rethink traditional views on the Bible and social virtue. Pluralism & Conflict: TTC - Prof. Patrick N Allitt - American Religious History

As the 20th century dawned, Darwin shook the foundations. Allitt’s lectures on the Fundamentalist-Modernist controversy are worth the price of the course alone. He explains the "Five Points of Fundamentalism" (inerrancy of Scripture, virgin birth, substitutionary atonement, bodily resurrection, and historical reality of miracles) and how they became a rallying cry against higher criticism and evolution. Presented by Patrick Allitt , a Cahoon Family

This is the premise of a comprehensive lecture series from The Teaching Company (The Great Courses), delivered by Professor Patrick N. Allitt of Emory University. He explains the "Five Points of Fundamentalism" (inerrancy

: Professor Allitt has authored several related texts, including Major Problems in American Religious History and Religion in America Since 1945 . Religion in America Since 1945 : A History

He highlights how America transitioned from a predominantly Protestant nation to one of the most religiously diverse countries on Earth. Key Themes Explored in the Course 1. The Great Awakenings