Harry Stout

Dr. Harry Stout is the Jonathan Edwards Professor of American Religious History at Yale University. His scholarship focuses on early American history, religious culture, and the moral dimensions of the Civil War. Previously published works examine colonial preaching traditions and evangelical history.

Research expertise includes:

• Colonial religious discourse and sermon analysis
• Evangelical movements in early America
• Moral and ethical dimensions of the Civil War
• Jonathan Edwards' theological legacy

Current project develops a moral history of the Civil War. General Editor of the Yale Press 'Works of Jonathan Edwards' series and co-director of Yale's Center for Religion and American Society.