Sociology 217 Sociology of Religion

Even while parts of America are becoming more secular, the nation as a whole remains deeply religious. In Americas Religious History, historian Thomas S. Kidd traces the roots and development of American religion from colonial times to the 21st century--Provided by publisher.

"Working from the premise that "'he story of African-American religion has often been neglected in books and courses on [both] African-American history and American religious history,' Princeton religion professor Raboteau (Slave Religion and A Fire in the Bones) offers this wonderfully informative and brief introduction to African-American religious traditions." - From Publishers Weekly

"The signs of decline are everywhere in the American church. Instead of finding blame in other places, the author asks 'What if God is dismantling the church?' For Kanagy, the decline of the church is ironically the work of God, taking apart the institutionalized church as we know it. Why so? In order to once again reveal the core of Christian faith: Jesus." - from the publisher

"Writing in a popular, conversational style, Walter Brueggemann shows what the prophetic imagination is and why it can transform the present in powerful and unexpected ways." - from The Publisher

Influential scholar Peter L. Berger explores the sociological underpinnings of religion and the rise of a modern secular society.