Summer Institute on the History of the United States: Religion in America

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The U.S. Information Agency's Branch for the Study of the United States announces an open competition for an assistance award program entitled: ``Summer Institute on the History of the United States: Religion in America.'' Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in IRS regulation 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3)-1 may apply to develop and implement a six-week post- graduate level program designed for a multinational group of 18 experienced foreign university educators. The program is intended to provide participants with a deeper understanding of U.S. history with special reference to the role that religion and religious institutions have played in the development of American civilization. Tentative program dates are June 28 to August 8, 1997. USIA is seeking detailed proposals from colleges, universities, consortia of colleges and universities, and other not-for-profit academic organizations that have an established reputation in U.S. history, comparative religion, and/or American studies and related subdisciplines, and that can demonstrate expertise in conducting post- graduate programs for foreign educators. Applicant institutions must have a minimum of fo