Presbyterian and the American Revolution

Sunday, March 22
11:15 a.m. | Fullerton Room

As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, join Dr. Heath Carter of Princeton Theological Seminary for an introduction to the historical connections between the Presbyterian Church and the Revolution. A leading historian of American religion, Dr. Carter will outline how Presbyterian beliefs, church governance, and clergy intersected with revolutionary ideas about liberty, authority, and self-rule. This class will explore why Presbyterians were often associated with revolutionary sympathies, how sermons and congregations shaped political imagination, and what role Presbyterian networks played in colonial and early American life. The class will offer an engaging overview of how faith and revolution became intertwined—and why Presbyterians were so visible during this formative moment in American history.