“The History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch” S:1 E:19 Slave Religion in the Americas

S:1 E:19 Slave Religion in the Americas Although historical records are relatively scarce, the clever detective work of some enterprising scholars has revealed the rich religious world of enslaved Africans, and highlights Christianity’s role in both oppression and liberation. Trace the evolution of religion among slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries, and consider how they made “white man’s religion” their own.