HIST 389: Topics in US. History.

HIST 389-002: Mormonism
(Fall 2014)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR

Section Information for Fall 2014

Since 1829, long before reality television and Broadway discovered the Latter-day Saints, there has been no shortage of popular American interest in Joseph Smith and his "Golden Bible." Mormons were the object of exposés, sensationalistic novels, and -- occasionally -- studies that praised them for their faith and industry. The recent surge of interest in Mormonism, fueled by Mitt Romney's two presidential campaigns, merely continued Americans' bemused fascination with what proved to be the country's most successful native-born religion. This course situates the rise of Mormonism within  a uniquely American religious history and context; introduces students to the religious history and principles that shaped the founding and development of the Mormon community; and examines later developments within a variety of branches of Mormonism.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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