Sikh, Muslim and Jewish teens talk about life in America & how they remain resilient.
Pew allows you to investigate the religious makeup of America. Evangelical Protestants, for example, make up 25.4% of the religious landscape. Click on the Evangelical Protestant link and you'll discover how that 25% breaks down by state.
Which state do you has the most Evangelical Protestants. It's Alabama.
The site might make a good webquet for students if you want them learn about the religious make up of the county.
Which state do you has the most Evangelical Protestants. It's Alabama.
The site might make a good webquet for students if you want them learn about the religious make up of the county.
PBS Frontline 6-Part Series God in America reviews the development of religion in America from the primacy of the Anglican Church in the 17th century to the idea of religious liberty in theBill of Rights to rise of Billy Graham int he 20th century. Parts are ideal for teaching about religion in America.
Living with our Deepest Differences comes from the First Amendment Center and traces the development of religious liberty through primary sources.
- For example, the first lesson includes John Winthrop’s “A Model of Christian Charity,” and Roger William’s “Letter to the Town of Providence,” excerpt from “The Bloudy Tenet of Persecution.” Students read the sources
- Each lesson includes a background essay, primary sources like Winthrop and Williams above with questions and discussion ideas. the sources are presented in an engaging and readable way.