Christian Nationalism

CFS-Fall 2022
Eight Weeks (9/22-11/10)
Thursdays 9am-11am

Course Title:

Christian Nationalism in America

Course Description:

In recent years an aggressively politicized form of Christianism has become more active in America. From moralistic legislation, to religious privilege, “school choice,” book bans, weaponizing prayer and an attempted insurrection, a belief in America as a “Christian Nation” has energized a sectarian movement that threatens core principles of secular democracy. We will shine a spotlight on the most egregious cases and highlight national organizations pushing back with educational, ethical and legal force.

Recommended Texts:

Katherine Stewart, The Power Worshippers; Andrew Seidel, The Founding Myth. The Flag and the Cross, Gorski and Perry; White Evangelical Racism, Anthea Butler

Instructor:

Chris Highland has been teaching at OLLI since 2016. With degrees from Seattle Pacific University and San Francisco Theological Seminary, he was a minister and chaplain prior to becoming a humanist celebrant. Author of numerous books, Chris writes the “Highland Views” column for the Asheville Citizen-Times. http://www.chighland.com.

Week One (9/22): What is Christian Nationalism?

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