George H. Shriver Lecture in Religion in American History books in order

The George H. Shriver Lecture in Religion in American History is a ten-volume academic lecture series published by the University of Georgia Press, covering topics from religious pluralism to Appalachian Christianity.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Religion and the American Nation 2003 Edward J. Larson Buy
2 The Protestant Voice in American Pluralism 2004 Edward J. Larson Buy
3 The Creation-Evolution Debate 2008 Edward J. Larson Buy
4 Religion Enters the Academy 2011 Edward J. Larson Buy
5 The Faiths of the Postwar Presidents 2012 Edward J. Larson Buy
6 Urban Origins of American Judaism 2014 Edward J. Larson Buy
7 Of Gods and Games 2016 Edward J. Larson Buy
8 An Uncommon Faith 2018 Edward J. Larson Buy
9 Southern Religion in the World 2019 Edward J. Larson Buy
10 Appalachian Mountain Christianity 2024 Edward J. Larson Buy

The George H. Shriver Lecture in Religion in American History is an academic lecture series published by the University of Georgia Press. Each volume collects a single scholar’s lecture on the relationship between religion and American life, covering more than two decades of scholarship from 2003 through 2024.

Topics range widely across the religious landscape: Religion and the American Nation opens the series, while later volumes address Judaism in urban settings, the faith of postwar presidents, the role of sports in American religious culture, and the history of Appalachian Mountain Christianity. The series offers short, focused reads from specialists writing for a general academic audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the George H. Shriver Lecture in Religion in American History series?

There are ten books in the George H. Shriver Lecture in Religion in American History series, published between 2003 and 2024.

What is the first book in the George H. Shriver Lecture in Religion in American History series?

The first book in the George H. Shriver Lecture in Religion in American History series is Religion and the American Nation, published in 2003.

What topics does the Shriver Lecture series cover?

The series covers religion in American public life, including pluralism, the creation-evolution debate, presidential faith, Judaism in urban America, and Appalachian Christianity. Each volume is based on a lecture given at a university.

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