The Bible and America
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This document discusses the role of Christianity in early American colonial life and the founding of the nation. It addresses John Winthrop's concept of America as a "City Upon a Hill" and the impact of the First Great Awakening led by preachers like George Whitefield. The Great Awakening sparked revivals across colonies and influenced many founders. It questions whether America can truly be considered a Christian nation based on its principles of religious freedom and separation of church and state. Students are prompted to discuss these topics and how Christianity has shaped American democracy from its earliest colonial period.
The Bible and America
- 1. Christian Perspectives THE BIBLE AND AMERICA
- 3. Colonial Life THE BIBLE AND AMERICA
- 12. Winthrops City Upon a Hill Briefly summarize the idea that Winthrop is laying out in this statement. Identify positives of such a system. Identify negatives of such a system. Do you think this concept is Biblical? Why or why not? How do you think this may have impacted Christianity in the colonies?
- 13. Winthrops City Upon a Hill What differences do you find between Winthrops concept of a City Upon a Hill and the video? How is this emphasis on American exceptionalism helpful or damaging to American Christianity?
- 14. Christianity in the Colonies THE BIBLE AND AMERICA
- 19. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God How do you think this message would sound to a non-religious American in this setting? Why? How does it sound to you today?
- 20. The Great Awakening THE BIBLE AND AMERICA
- 21. "A great and earnest concern about the great things of religion and eternal world became universal in all parts of the townthe work of conversion was carried on in a most astonishing manner and increased more and more; souls did, as it were, by flocks come to Jesus Christ."
- 24. George Whitefield What kind of lasting legacy does Whitefield leave to American Christianity? What stuck out to you about Franklins interaction with Whitefield? What kind of influence did there seem to be on Franklin? At this point, what is your overall estimation of the relevance of the Great Awakening to the story of the Bible and America?
- 26. 汲What was awakened in 1734 was the spirit of American Democracy. Alan Heimert
- 27. Is America a Christian Nation? How would you address this question considering what weve learned so far?
- 28. Preparing for Revolution BIBLE AND AMERICA
- 34. Exit Ticket: Write your name on the 3x5 card Identify 2 big ideas or takeaways you learned this evening. Explain 1 item we discussed tonight that was surprising or unexpected. On the back, ask one question or area of discussion that you feel you didnt understand as well as you would like to. Turn in your exit ticket on your way out.