Tells the sweeping and dramatic story of religious life in America, examining more than 500 years of American religious history, from the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the 2008 presidential election. Examine this history as it has played out in public life, exploring the complex interaction between religion and democracy in the United States; the origins of the American concept of religious liberty; the dynamics of the ever-evolving American religious marketplace; and more.

Originally broadcast on Frontline and American Experience in 2010; copyright held by WGBH Educational Foundation. "How religious liberty shaped America"--Container. Special features include (disc 3): bonus behind-the-scenes video; link to printable materials.

disc 1 [episode 1] : A new Adam -- [episode 2] : A new Eden -- disc. 2 [episode 3] : A nation reborn -- [episode 4] : A new light -- disc 3. [episode 5] : Soul of a nation -- [episode 6] : Of God and Caesar.