HIST 519: Communal Societies in America

A study of the principles, practices, historical development, and contributions of communal societies in America. This will cover a broad span of American history from 1663 to the present. Particular focus will be placed on Shakers, Harmony Society, Mormons, Owenites, Brook Farm, Oneida, Hutterities, Theosophists, and recent communitarians.

Please review the syllabus for full course information.

This is a Full Semester Course. Participants may register one Full Semester course or one course each in Fall I and Fall II. 

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University of Southern Indiana

Instructor: Dr. Gregory Brown

Graduate Credits: 3

Dates: 8/23/21 – 12/17/21

Location: Online

Format: Asynchronous

Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree completed with a 2.5 cumulative GPA