HISTORY 773 / Christianity and the Securalization Problem in the Atlantic World, 1750-2000

3 unit(s)

The theory of secularization has, since at least the 1950s, powerfully shaped historical discussions of religion in Western societies. While recent historical developments have revised the chronology and scope of secularization, the concept remains a lively and vital field of debate. The emphasis of this course is both chronological and thematic, and while the focus is on Canadian developments, it draws upon the historical experience of Britain and the United States in introducing students to the various inflections of the secularization thesis.