This examination of religion in Virginia gives you an idea of where Anglicanism fit into colonial life there.

Article from the National Humanities Center details the beliefs of the Church of England, also known as the Anglican Church. In the Student Discussion section there is information on the differences in Anglicanism and other Protestant...

Article provides an overview discussion of an ethnic and religious pluralistic society explaining distinguishing factors of religious life in North America. Includes guideance for student discussion, scholar debate and links to related...

Highlights well-known Jewish Americans who have made significant contributions to their fields in the arts, sciences, business, religion, sports, law, and politics. The public votes for those individuals they feel should be inducted into...

This National Humanities Center essay about the growth and diversity of Islam in America suggests ways for teachers to introduce a basic understanding of the religion.

A wonderful, comprehensive site from the Library of Congress that examines all facets of the religious origins of America.

A summary of a survey taken (in 2007) of American Latinos showing how they are "transforming" the American religious landscape through traditional and non-traditional religious practices. The full report is available at the bottom of the...

Learning module in which students examine primary source material for a look at religion, urban life and changes in religious practices in Chicago between 1870 and 1920.

Article on religion in America features an essay by historian, Randall Balmer with an overview of apocalyptic notions and beliefs held throughout U.S. History. Includes guidelines for student discussion and scholarly historian debate.

A summary of a survey taken on Muslim Americans done in 2007 that reveals they are glad to be living in the United States and they are moderate in their religious beliefs.

A collection of links to Islamic organizations and events for Muslims in Philadelphia, including groups, schools, and mosques.

This National Humanities Center site from the University of Delaware discusses family life, childrearing, and the importance of religion in colonial America as written about in various books.

The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightenment, and the Great Awakening.

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...

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.

AP U.S. History unit on Colonial America. Multi-media resources, interactive assignments, and assessment.

US History learning module on Colonial America. Complete set of learning materials, assignments, projects, and assessment.

Lesson plan page from the National Humanities Center details the religious systems of Native Americans and the similarities and differences with early modern Europeans. The site is very interesting and informative, with pictures and...

Start here! Has click-on links to history, beliefs, church directory, and more.

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...

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

In this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, view the reactions of citizens from Lewiston, Maine as Somali immigrants settle in their community. [9:39]

Learn about religion in the United States, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.

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.