Gospel music developed among black Christians in the United States. Informed by the “ring-shouts” of enslaved people, the gospel genre moved into urban centers during the 20th century and became increasingly widespread in both religious and popular secular contexts.... Read more about Gospel Music
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- Introduction to Christianity
- Christianity in America
- The Christian Experience
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Christian Settlements
American Protestant Awakening
Enlightenment and Revolution
The Protestant Mainstream
Abolition and Women’s Rights
African American Christianity
American Catholicism
The Growth of Eastern Orthodoxy
Latter Day Saints Movement
The Social Gospel
Fundamentalism, Evangelicalism, and Pentecostalism
New Immigrant Christianity
Church: Space and Spirit
The Cross and the Icon
Sharing the Bread of Life
Psalms and Songs of Praise
Gospel Music
The Power of Prayer
Service and Mission
Advent and Christmas
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Easter Pilgrimage to Chimayó
Baptism by Water and Spirit
Devotion to the Virgin Mary
Festival of St. Anthony
Explore Christianity in Greater Boston
Since 1630, Christianity has been a vital part of Boston’s history, continually evolving as new waves of immigrants incorporate their own traditions into the life of the city. Recent immigration from around the world is creating an increasingly vibrant and diverse Christian community in Boston. Among the trends that will shape the future of Christianity in Greater Boston are multi-ethnic churches, emerging churches, and multiple congregations that share the same house of worship.