This course covers the growth and development of evangelical Christianity in the United States from the Colonial Period to the Present with a special focus on the development of evangelical life and its role in broader American culture. Themes include: gender, race, capitalism, politics, popular culture, and the growth of evangelical Christianity following the Second Great Awakening with special emphasis given to the post-World War II era with the formation of present-day Evangelicalism. Upon completion of this course, students will have a superior grasp of the diverse history of the Church in the US, particularly in the area of politics, pop culture, and race, three issues that permeate current American Evangelical discourse.