Christian America

Robert T. Handy is former Professor of Church History at Union Theological Seminary. He is one of the foremost historians of mainstream religion in America and the author of A History of the churches in the U.S. and Canada (1979).

I used this as an outside reading assignment for an American history survey course...This book was a valuable contribution to our discussion on the topic. Rick Williams, Lincoln Christian College An exceptionally valuable study. Thomas W. Ogletree, Yale University I could not have chosen a better book. Handy's work provided an excellent paradigm for understanding the context for contemporary American theological issues such as fundamentalism, ecumenism, black theology, liberation theology, feminist theology, theological education, and civil religion. David M. Rayburn, Palm Beach Atlantic College An enduring contribution to American Church History. James M. Washington, Union Theological Seminary A thoughtful, provocative interpretation. R.D. Linder, Kansas State University One of the finest books available to generate discussion on contemporary religious issues in our society. George H. Shriver, Georgia Southern College Impressive and well received when it first appeared..., A Christian America will now enjoy an even wider success. Church History