National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Divining America: Religion in American History
A collection of scholarly essays consisting of instructional guides accompanied by commentary. Designed to help teachers of American history bring students to a greater understanding of the role religion has played in the development of...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: 2oth Century: Religion in Post World War Ii America
Despite the dire predictions in the 60s about the future of religion in America, the role of religion in American life has remained strong. Essay describes the 60s and 70s generation as "Spiritual seekers," and "New Age seekers." Site...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The Christian Right
Essay defines the Christian Right and explores its cultural significance in American society, including why and how it emerged, religious and political goals, and who is included. Section for guiding students in discussion, scholar...
University of Pennsylvania
Building Muslim Spaces in a Secular Society: African Muslims in Philadelphia
A collection of links to Islamic organizations and events for Muslims in Philadelphia, including groups, schools, and mosques.
Library of Congress
Loc: Religion and the Founding of the American Republic
A wonderful, comprehensive site from the Library of Congress that examines all facets of the religious origins of America.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Religion in America
Since the establishment of the United States religion has played a critical role in its identification as a nation. The original settlers had insisted on the separation of church and state. Find a collection of documents which...
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Religion in America: 25 Core Documents
A collection of 25 primary documents traces some of the central themes in the long, complex story of religion and politics in American history. Investigate the documents to comprehend religion and its relationship to American life.
PBS
Pbs: God in America
Site has much to offer on the topic of the 400-year history of religion and public life in America. At this point in time the full videos are available to watch for free. Topics include: American Scripture, God in the White House, Sacred...
Other
The Pew Forum on Religion: Muslim Americans: A Survey
A summary of a survey taken on Muslim Americans done in 2007 that reveals they are glad to be living in the United States and they are moderate in their religious beliefs.
Other
The Pew Forum: Changing Faiths: Latinos and the Transformation of Religion
A summary of a survey taken (in 2007) of American Latinos showing how they are "transforming" the American religious landscape through traditional and non-traditional religious practices. The full report is available at the bottom of the...
Other
Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life: u.s. Religion Landscape Survey
Website summarizing the results of a survey on religion in the U.S. Contains maps and charts of information for each specific religion as well as bar graphs comparing the deomographics of the different religious groups. Two full reports...
The Newberry Library
Newberry: Faith in the City: Religion and Urban Life in Chicago, 1870 1920
Learning module in which students examine primary source material for a look at religion, urban life and changes in religious practices in Chicago between 1870 and 1920.
CNN
Cnn: 10 Commandments Judge Removed From Office
An important situation in regard to the subject of the separation of church and state. At this CNN site, read about Judge Roy Moore and his stand on the Ten Commandments.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: American Religion
History for Kids presents an overview of the history of American religion in all of its forms practiced by various groups of citizens. With resources for teachers.