This course is a seminar, not a lecture course . Students are expected to do the readings before each class , and participate in class discussion. Believe it or not, I can tell when you haven't done the readings, and if you consistently come to class unprepared, your participation grade will suffer. In most class sessions, we will combine a modest amount of lecture material with a discussion of readings. Guest speakers will represent diverse points of view.
Speakers give of their time freely, and they are entitled to respect.
You should regularly scan Christian Right web sites and those of the movement's opponents. I also recommend attending church services in fundamentalist, pentecostal, and evangelical churches, but please be respectful of the sincerity of belief of worshipers if you do this. Some classes have organized groups to attend services, and this has proven very insightful. It is difficult to understand this movement unless you understand evangelical Christianity, and for at least some of you this will be your first exposure to this theological tradition. Students will write and present to the class one book report.