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Discover the Surprising History of Christianity in America.

4 Hours | 6 Lessons | 1517 Certificate

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Is America a Christian Nation?

This is one of questions we will consider in this course. We will examine the story of America through the lens of the predominant religious belief system of those who formed the government and culture of United States. Course lessons include topics like:

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The Early Colonies and Their European Backgrounds
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The First and Second Great Awakening
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Christianity and the Courts

 

 

Join Dr. Daniel van Voorhis, Host of Christian History Almanac and 1517 Scholar-in-Residence, as he explores the character of Christianity in America since the English first set foot in the New World.

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What You Can Expect

Here's what you will receive when you enroll in Chad Bird's "Christ in the Old Testament" Course

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Free Theological Education

Get exclusive access to real scholars and higher level curriculum for absolutely free.

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A New Understanding of American Christianity

We will trace the story as a narrative from the early 17th century to the present day..

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Course Completion Certificate

Everyone who successfully completes this course receives a 1517 Academy certificate.

Is America a Christian Nation?

 
Listen as Dr. Daniel van Voorhis explores this question and draws a surprising conclusion.
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Daniel van Voorhis, PhD

Meet Your Professor

Dan van Voorhis is an author, historian, professor, and speaker at 1517. After receiving his Ph.D. in History from the University of St. Andrews, Dr. van Voorhis spent 11 years teaching history and political thought at Concordia University, Irvine. He is now the 1517 Academy Dean.

He also spends his time writing for 1517 and hosting/producing podcasts including the Soul of Christianity and the Christian History Almanac. Dan is married to Beth Anne, and they have two sons, Coert and Raymond.
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