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AM-103: American: Religious Records-Part 1
Course Summary:

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This course focuses on religions with a significant presence in the developing America, prior to 1800. While the basic tenants of various religions, particularly Protestantism and Catholicism were being debated in Europe prior to 1800, it is the culture and beliefs of the immigrants who settled in America. Understanding these developments assists any search for genealogical information. First the religion and its main subcategories are identified, then a brief historical sketch and a timeline for context. Next, discussion of available records and location, including addresses and websites is offered for the various religious groups. Tips further assist a search for genealogical information.
Contact Hours: 18
Grading Scale: 70% Tests/30% Assignments
Course Length: 78
Course Content

MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION & HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Introduction to Religious Records
Different Colonies, Different Denominations
The Records

MODULE 2
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Catholic Records
Parish Registers
Parish & Diocesan Histories
Repositories Diocesan Archives

MODULE 3
SOUTHERN ANGLICANS
Congregational Church
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Unitarians and Universalists
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Episcopal Church (Anglican)
Timeline
Records and Repositories

MODULE 4
LUTHERAN / REFORMED CHURCHES & ENGLISH QUAKERS
Lutheran Church
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Reformed Churches (Dutch and German)
Timeline
Records and Repositories
English Quakers
Timeline
Records and Repositories

MODULE 5
SCOTS / SCOTS-IRISH PRESBYTERIANS, ENGLISH METHODISTS & BAPTISTS
Presbyterian Church
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Methodist Churches
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Baptist Churches
Timeline
Records and Repositories

MODULE 6
MINORITY SECTS IN COLONIAL AMERICA
Moravians
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Mennonites & Amish
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Huguenots
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Brethren Churches
Timeline
Records and Repositories

REFERENCES & RESEARCH MATERIALS