Course Description

Instructor: Beth Skinner

Maintaining a narrow focus within the historical foundations which shaped the experience of religion in the United States, students/members will have the opportunity to explore both the antecedents and precedents for the 13 Colonies as well as the rationale for the phrase "separation of church and state." We will examine key religious movements in the U.S. such as the Puritan influence, the Great Awakenings, and the paradox of forced slave religion. Students/members will also have the opportunity to synthesize historic periods within the intersection of today's tensions between religion and politics and society. 

Please Note Classroom Section:  The classroom section of this course will be in a classroom of students with the instructor joining via Zoom to teach. 

Bio: Beth is a seasoned educator and public speaker. Holding adjunct faculty positions in Southern California, she has also been a television and radio guest at various points of international inflections when global events. Her education spans religion, politics, and national security, with M.A. in Theology from University of Notre Dame and M.A. in International Diplomacy w/specialization in transnational terrorism from Norwich University. Additionally, Beth earned certifications as a medication educator and Ayurvedic medicine and health educator which has led to helping those who want to learn stress management skills or pain management tools.