History of Religious Freedom in the U.S. with Steven Green
About this episode
The episode explores the history of religious freedom in the United States and its significance in American democracy.
Join us during America’s 250th while we uncover the long and fascinating history of religious freedom in the United States, considered by many to be one of its greatest innovations. Why will a more complete understanding of this particular religious thread in the American tapestry equip us to be more effective citizens in the work of perpetuating our democracy? Season 4, Episode 5 – History of Religious Freedom in the U.S. with Steven Green Guest Bio Steven K. Green is the Fred H. Paulus Professor of Law and Affiliated Professor of History and Religious Studies at Willamette University where he teaches courses in Constitutional Law, First Amendment, Legal History, Jurisprudence, and Education Law in the College of Law, and Legal History and American Religious History in the College of Arts & Sciences. He is the author of more than 50 law review articles and book chapters, appearing in the William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal, Cornell Law Review, Notre Dame Law Review, Emory Law Journal, and Boston College Law Review, among others. Green’s latest book is The Grand Collaboration: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the Invention of American Religious Freedom, and the…
People in this episode
Guest: Steven K. Green
Topics covered
- religious freedom
- American history
- Constitutional Law
- First Amendment
- democracy
- legal history
Keywords
- religious freedom
- American history
- First Amendment
- Steven K. Green
- democracy
- legal history
- Constitutional Law
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Willamette University, Trinity University, University of Oslo
Books & works: The Grand Collaboration: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the Invention of American Religious Freedom
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