Summary: Each student will choose a topic for a term paper. Papers will be 6-8

Summary:
Each student will choose a topic for a term paper. Papers will be 6-8 pages in length, and will draw on documents reviewed over the course of the class. Possible topics include:
– A research paper on the life of one of the authors of a document studied in class (Frederick Douglas, Dorothy Day, etc.). The paper should report on the events of their life, and how those events shaped their religious experience.
– A research paper on the impact of a religious group (Puritans, Mormons, Muslims, etc.) or movement (Social Gospel, Abolitionist, etc.) on American history. The paper should identify the group or movement and its story, and evaluate the legacy of said group or movement on broader American society.
– A research paper comparing and contrasting religious experiences in a common era. The paper should identify the different groups prominent during the period, evaluating similarities and differences.
Potential paper topics must be submitted to the instructor by e-mail no later than September 7, 2020. A grade will be assigned based on the final draft, out of a possible 100 points. A grading rubric will be distributed upon topic approval.