. (Meets Philosophy/Religion Humanities requirement.) Through readings, discussions, and selected primary materials, including selections from the Western canon, this course provides an examination of the ideological origins and social context of American religious history. Emphasis is placed on the rich diversity of American religious life through an examination of American originals (e.g., native Americans, Mormons, Christian Scientists, Seventh-Day Adventists), imported religions (e.g., Protestantism, Catholicism, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism), and pop culture religion. This is a course for which students will produce extensive college-level writing and which requires completion with a minimum grade of "C." +*