Dr. Rebecca Carter-Chand on American religious responses to the rise of nazism

American Religious Responses to the Rise of Nazism

How did American Christian and Jewish leaders interpret and respond to news about Nazi Germany as it unfolded in the 1930s and 40s? This talk will explore a range of religious responses to the rise of fascism, antisemitism, concerns about religious freedom, the refugee crisis, and World War II. Building upon a current exhibition at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Americans and the Holocaust, Dr. Carter-Chand will discuss how information was disseminated through media and first-hand accounts and how religious leaders interpreted events in Europe through the lens of their faith and their understanding of American society. 

Dr. Rebecca Carter-Chand

Dr. Rebecca Carter-Chand, Director of Programs on Ethics, Religion, and the Holocaust at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., will present on "American Religious Responses to the Rise of Nazism." The talk is sponsored by the Academic Dean's Office and the departments of History and Religious Studies, and is co-sponsored by the J.M.S. Careless History Club.