American Christianity 101: A Conversation With Dr. Elesha Coffman On 400 Years Of Faith & History
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Today, we connect with Dr. Elesha J. Coffman, a Professor of History at Baylor University. Dr. Coffman writes on religion and media in American culture. She has published articles in American Catholic Studies and Religion and American Culture and has presented numerous papers at the American Academy of Religion and American Society of Church History annual meetings.
Dr. Coffman recently released her latest book, Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith. In it, she outlines the evolution of American Christianity from the colonial period to the present, distinctly focusing on 13 key events over four centuries of history…
What interesting facts can we glean about the modern American religious landscape? Hit play to explore the things that have contributed to the complex tapestry of faith we see today…
In this conversation, we discuss:
- How Dr. Coffman conducts research on the history of the church.
- The different types of Christianity that made their way to the early U.S.
- How religious persecution and freedom have evolved over time.
- Why and how language has changed in the modern U.S. church.
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Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr
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