Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion Hosts Historian Paul Harvey

March 22, 2013
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WACO, Texas (March 22, 2013) - Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion will host Paul Harvey, Ph.D., for a lecture titled, "The Battle for Jesus During the Civil War." The lecture will take place at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, at Kayser Auditorium in the Hankamer School of Business, 1428 S. Fifth St. It will be a discussion of America's religious history, particularly during the mid-19th century.

Harvey is a professor of history and Presidential Teaching Scholar at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where he specializes in American history from the 16th century to the present. His professional scholarly blog Religion in American History is respected by academics across the United States. Additionally, he contributes to journals as a writer and editor and has written several books.

"Paul Harvey is a highly influential historian of religion and race in American history," said Thomas S. Kidd, Ph.D. professor of history, Senior Fellow in Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion and co-director for the Program on Historical Studies of Religion. "We are especially pleased that he could join us to speak on 'The Battle for Jesus during the Civil War' as our nation continues to observe the American Civil War's sesquicentennial."

This lecture is free and open to the public. Guests are requested to register in advance by calling 254-710-7555.

by Brent Salter, student newswriter, (254) 710-6805

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