The Great Courses American Religious History , Professor Patrick N. Allitt
One of the greatest risks of teaching religious history is condescension. A secular historian might dismiss revivalist fervor as mass hysteria. A partisan historian might demonize opponents. Allitt avoids both traps. He explains what people believed and why those beliefs made rational sense within their historical context. You leave understanding not just the events of the Great Awakening, but the emotional experience of being born again. TTC - Prof. Patrick N Allitt - American Religious History
Professor Allitt has authored several books that serve as deep-dives into these topics: American Religious History - Audible The Great Courses American Religious History , Professor