Christian Thought in America by Daniel Ott

Christian Thought in America by Daniel Ott

Christian Thought in America: A Brief Historyis a short, accessible overview of the history of Christian thought in America, from the Puritans and other colonials to the beginning of the twenty-first century. Moving chronologically, each chapter addresses a historical segment, focusing on key movements and figures and tracing general trends and developments. The book conveys a sense of the liveliness and creativity of the ongoing theological debates. Each chapter concludes with a short bibliography of recent scholarship for further reading.

Hannah Schell is professor of religious studies at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. Schell teaches courses in world religions, ethics, the philosophy of religion, and modern religious thought, and is interested in how religious and philosophical ideas play out in their historical contexts.