Introduction: This unit explores the theme of education and religion in select m

Introduction: This unit explores the theme of education and religion in select moments in New York State history. It challenges students to develop an understanding of the role religion played in both New Netherland (the Dutch Colony) and early New York, and it sheds light on how religion often influenced what took place in the classroom.
Understanding New Netherland:
Complete the Required Reading on New Netherland (see below):
Cohen, “How Dutch Were the Dutch,” 43-60 Cohen, How Dutch.pdf Cohen, How Dutch.pdf – Alternative Formats
Dutch Court Documents: Religion and Slander in Early New Netherland Court Documents 1638.pdf Court Documents 1638.pdf – Alternative Formats
Ecclesiastical Records of the State of New York (Documents) Ecclesiastical Records of the State of New York 1.pdf Ecclesiastical Records of the State of New York 1.pdf – Alternative Formats
Noorlander, “Planting The Lord’s Vineyard in Foreign Soil,” 86-88; 94-102 Noorlander, Planting.pdf Noorlander, Planting.pdf – Alternative Formats
Noorlander, “Revisting the Tolerance Question,” 81-88 Noorlander, Revisiting.pdf Noorlander, Revisiting.pdf – Alternative Formats
Respond to the Unit III Critical Essay question on Life in New Netherland (see below)
Understanding Religion and Education in nineteenth century New York:
Complete the Required Reading and Review the Documentary on Religion (see below).
Roberts, “Preacher, Poet, Polemicist,” 59-77 Roberts, Preacher.pdf Roberts, Preacher.pdf – Alternative Formats
Roberts, “Evangelical Gotham,” 40-50 Roberts, Evangelical.pdf Roberts, Evangelical.pdf – Alternative Formats
Long Island As America, “The Life of the Spirt on Long Island,” 43-52 LI as Am Religion.pdf LI as Am Religion.pdf – Alternative Formats
Watch “God in America,” Part Two (minute 31:00 to minute 53:30) a PBS documentary that may be found at https://www.pbs.org/godinamerica/view/
B. Participate in the Unit III: Discussion Board on Religion and Education in Early New York (see below).