Since the establishment of the United States religion has played a critical role in its identification as a nation. The original settlers had insisted on the separation of church and state. Find a collection of documents which...

The establishment of the new nation introduced the first nation to not be sanctioned with one specific religion. The United States founders, instead, asked that religion and government be separated. Review the history of the relationship...

A collection of 25 primary documents traces some of the central themes in the long, complex story of religion and politics in American history. Investigate the documents to comprehend religion and its relationship to American life.

An evolving section, Religion and American Life, will address the roles of immigration and religious freedom in the United States paving a long and open road of religous traditions, literature and artwork.

Interactive world map depicting the areas of the world where specific religions are practiced. Clicking on a religion causes the map to show how the religion has spread from its beginning as well as a brief synopsis of the religion and...

The site provides a detailed overview of role religion played in the lives of the colonists. Content explores how religion played a part in the Revolution, and the statute for religious freedom, as well as providing a lesson plan, a link...

The links provided show the different aspects of religion in 18th and 19th century England. The site also offers a timeline of religion and philosophy.

BBC website on Shinto religion provides information on Shinto history, beliefs, festivals, texts, rituals, etc.

This article explores the role of religion in forging the character of Southerners. It looks at different time periods, starting prior to 1830 and on up to 2000, and the many different historical events history that shaped religion in...

This essay discusses how religion influenced people in regards to fighting the British during the American Revolution. There are several primary sources to examine in this site.

Primary resource material on post-Revolution America, 1789-1820, which explores the topic of religion and national identity in the early republic. Includes questions for discussion and links to supplemental material.

This article examines religion in Mexico beginning with the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, and some of the changes since then.

Religion and mythology are very important in understanding how ancient Egyptian culture was formed. This site offers scientific works, series and documents, a dictionary of mythological terms, symbols and basic concepts and ceremonies....

A collection that uses primary sources to explore religion during the Colonial period of United States History.

Lesson in which students explore how language and religion have affected borders in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Article on Japanese culture and religion looks at the concept of divinity of the Emporer.

A comprehensive site from the BBC about Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest religions. Includes information on its history, customs, religious texts, beliefs, festivals, worship practices, and key religious figures.

Enhance classroom learning about world religions with these additional lesson plans, vocabulary builders, interactive sites and more.

This site from the Library of Congress is an essay describing the state responses to religion after independence was declared.

Learning module considers the significance of the Middle East as a center of religious origins and beliefs. Essays and illustrative materials follow the development of the religious traditions of the region, from the polytheistic animism...

Here's a whole different look at Faraday. His religion, Sandemanian, greatly influenced both his life and his science. This article looks deeply at that aspect of his life.

Lesson activities in which middle schoolers explore major religions and languages of Europe. Comprehensive adaptable learning materials.

What religions did slaves bring from Africa to America? This PBS series site provides the historical overview of how early African Americans preserved African spiritual beliefs and practices while enslaved, converted to Christianity, and...

This essay discusses colonists who questioned the "Anglican establishment." It then explains how religion was used to convince colonists to support the war.