Nicholas T. Pruitt
@nickphistory
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Assistant Professor of History @camericanist . Historian of 20c U.S. religion and culture. Book w/ @NYUpress . Sucker for books and coffee.
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9 years and 6 archives later, this arrived on my doorstep today. It was an absolute privilege to work with
@NYUpress
on this book. Official release: June 22
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My forthcoming book now has a cover! Really feel that
@NYUpress
knocked this out of the park.
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My dad humor is a problem, y’all 🤦🏻 Today in class I said that Prohibition leading up to the 18th Amend had been brewing for quite some time.
#twitterstorians
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It’s a sad day when any liberal arts college closes, but especially when it’s the one you teach at. It’s been a meaningful, worthwhile 8 years with some incredible students and colleagues.
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Used
@JemarTisby
’s Color of Compromise in a first-year history course this semester. It was the perfect text to help my students think historically and justly.
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Very grateful to be able to continue my work as a historian this next year. I’ve accepted a 1-year post teaching undergrad and grad students at the University of Cambridge. Eager to work alongside
@camericanist
faculty and take part in the life of the university.
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As his literary agent, I would like to share that Nick has a contract now with
@NYUpress
to publish his book - Open Hearts, Closed Doors: Immigrants, Pluralism, and the Protestant Mainline.
#amrel
#twitterstorians
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One month ago today, I married this wonderful person.
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Well friends, today is the official release date! If you're looking for a book on how U.S. Protestants responded to
#immigration
,
#immigrationreform
,
#refugees
, and pluralism during the mid-20c, you'll find all that in my book.
@NYUpress
1/6
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This was put on my door earlier, and my day is now made.
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If you're still doing this, it's a good sign you probably went to school during the 90s. Those Earth Day lessons stick with you.
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The last six years of my life came in the mail today...
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Hi friends, if you're interested in pre-ordering my book on U.S. Protestants, immigration, and refugees (available 6/22), check out this flyer and the 30% off coupon!
@NYUpress
#twitterstorians
#Immigration
#amrel
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Learning French is like one ongoing gender reveal party.
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Added three letters to the end of my name today. To say that it has been an honor to study under Barry Hankins would be an understatement.
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Sent the dissertation off to my committee this week! Little did I know 6 yrs ago when I chose topic the context 2017 would provide.
#AmRel
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Well, it's official, my book has blurbs. Truly honored to have these scholars review the book. Open Hearts, Closed Doors: Immigration Reform and the Waning of Mainline Prot... via
@amazon
#amrel
#twitterstorians
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@KevinMKruse
If suspending change over time is allowed, I like to flip this argument and point out historical positions of Republicans that don't square with current Republicans and
@DineshDSouza
(e.g. Lincoln's pro-immigration position in 1864 and Ike's support for refugee resettlement).
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That moment when you see your book in the library where you did your graduate work! Much time was spent in that space working on those chapters.
@BaylorHistory
@NYUpress
@BaylorLibraries
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Just under 3 months now until my book comes out! If you've got questions about white U.S. Protestant responses toward immigrants, refugees, and pluralism during the 20c, consider buying a copy.
@NYUpress
@ncccusa
@CWS_global
#amrel
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Just paid a dog sitter with a copy of my book. Felt like a 19c bartering exchange. Flattered that’s what he wanted.
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In case you're wondering, my agent works pro bone-o.
As his literary agent, I would like to share that Nick has a contract now with
@NYUpress
to publish his book - Open Hearts, Closed Doors: Immigrants, Pluralism, and the Protestant Mainline.
#amrel
#twitterstorians
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Proud to be included with the forthcoming work of
@PippaKoch
and
@profyancey
with
@NYUpress
this spring and summer!
#amrel
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Beautiful fall day to walk the Freedom Trail in Boston with the
@EasternNazarene
History Club.
#twitterstorians
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Piecing together immigration and refugee history between 1924-1965? In addition to my book, consider the solid work already done on this topic by
@irpinaingiro
,
@carlbontempo
,
@janehongphd
,
@ithacamcg
,
@jialynnyang
,
@MelissaMayBorja
,
@arissaoh
,
@ellendwu
, and
@kangborderlaw
.
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Had one of those surreal moments in the archives today while doing research for a new project. I got to look through early drafts of James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time. A special thanks to
@SchomburgCenter
for the work you do.
#AfAmHist
#amrel
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Honored to be joining
@dapperdan141
on July 20 to discuss my new book!
@NYUpress
#amrel
#immigration
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If you’re teaching a course next spring relating in some way to twentieth century U.S. immigration, social policy, religion, or culture, consider assigning my book. Happy to chat with your class virtually as well.
@NYUpress
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20c historian here 🙋♂️wondering what are the go-to works on New England Puritans and race. What do you recommend?
#twitterstorians
#amrel
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Green and
@KevinMKruse
do superb work, would also suggest book by
@JohnFea1
on the topic
Was America ever really a Christian nation? Not according to the Founders.
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Always a good day when one’s book gets a 5 star rating on Amazon!
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Can't wait to start teaching my immigration history course tommorrow. Especially looking forward to using
@prof_erikalee
's book this time around, along with
@RobertOrsi1
's classic study.
#immigrationhist
#Twitterstorians
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And this is why there is no history of George III.
New York City patriots canceling a George III statue on July 9, 1776.
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Honored to have my book included in the recent
@CushwaCenter
newsletter!
@NYUpress
The fall issue of our American Catholic Studies Newsletter is here! Featuring
@bronwenmcshea
's article, "The 'priestly' duchess and the lay foundations of the American church." Enjoy:
PDF—
Print—
Email—
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"During a time period when women were praised for their delicate manners, petite frames, and soft-spoken dispositions, these women’s fearless dedication to social justice and equity was anything but polite."
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Hey folks, the book is officially out in 6 more days! Be sure to use the 30% discount code if ordering.
#amrel
#immigration
#twitterstorians
@NYUpress
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It’s so surreal to be signing copies of the book! These are for the
@EasternNazarene
Board of Trustees. Let me know if you have a copy you want signed (though it’s not going to increase the value any 😉).
@NYUpress
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Getting rid of my laptop that got me through my PhD. It's like telling an old friend goodbye.
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If you're still doing this, it's a good sign you probably went to school during the 90s. Those Earth Day lessons stick with you.
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Eager to teach a civil rights movement course next spring using these books!
@KeishaBlain
@ZebulonMiletsky
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Tilly may join me for an online lecture or two...I told her she would need to tone down her affinity for the Annales school.
#twitterstorians
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As a historian and Christian, was struck by the significance of the Incarnation within history when I saw this today at the MFA in Boston. "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" by Luc Olivier Merson.
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Grateful for the opportunity to contribute a chapter to a forthcoming volume on American Protestantism with
@CambridgeUP
, edited by Jennifer Woodruff Tait and
@JasonEVickers
. Always a thrill to review copy edits!
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Grateful to have a piece published in
@madebyhistory
of the
@washingtonpost
. Really appreciated the editorial guidance of
@mama_neta
and
@JulioCapoJr
.
@NYUpress
#amrel
#twitterstorians
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Honored to receive this grant, and eager to dive into the archives!
Congratulations to the 4 recipients of our Research Fellowship Grants! Read all about our 2023 Fellows and their research topics here:
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Thrilled to be teaching a survey of the History of Christianity this semester. Looking forward to diving with my students into the work of
@dianabutlerbass
,
@sinanantoon
, Noll, Frykholm, and Tomkins.
#twitterstorians
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Was delighted to find out that a church reprinted in their bulletin a Christian Century review of my book. My hope all along was that the book would be a resource both inside and outside the academy.
#amrel
#twitterstorians
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"When white evangelicals ignore these darker chapters, they leave themselves susceptible to a Christian nationalism that amounts to nothing less than idolatry."
@kkdumez
@JohnFea1
#churchstatehistory
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I was today years old when I first saw John Steinbeck in a hoodie.
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Really looking forward to this, especially since
#ENCHistoryClub
will be jumping on board for the first time!
#HATM
Fans of Historians At The Movies, it's time to dream a dream of tomorrow! Join us and special guest cohost
@sarageorgini
&
#USIH2020
this Sunday, November 15 at 8pm EST on
@netflix
for LES MISERABLES.
Keep the
#HATM
party growing by retweeting & we'll see you soon!
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Received my desk copy in the mail today. Can’t wait to teach this next spring in an immigration history course!
@carlbontempo
@yalepress
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Had two separate book discussions today, and I’m blown away by the level of student engagement. All in the middle of a pandemic. It’s a privilege to work with
@EasternNazarene
students.
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Hey friends, it’s now 2 years old, but if you still want to buy a copy of my book, now’s a good time. Amazon has two copies left at the moment and they’ve slashed the price by $10. Really have appreciated all your support these last two years in getting this book out there!
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Well, I know what primary source I'm using the next time I teach the history of Religion and American Culture. Hoping my students will be able to unravel all the cultural baggage and civil religion embedded in the Pence
#SBC18
speech.
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Had a student ask me today if I thought history was more good or evil. In true historical fashion, I said, “It’s complicated.”
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#Amrel
is ... a Nativity scene next to a city hall in what was formerly a Puritan colony, sponsored by local Catholic parishes, across from a Unitarian Universalist church.
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You can’t say conservative Christianity is anti-intellectual. The question is rather, what kind of “intellectual”?
The top 10 largest seminaries in North America based on Fall 2019 head count reported to ATS by each school.
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When a former student is discussing on social media a book you assigned for a class...
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You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...and I’m not a cat. -Atticus Finch
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“Pruitt has masterfully documented and detailed an unexplored dimension of Protestant social Christianity in action….His book deserves a wide audience.” Honored to have
@MarkThomasEdwa1
review my book in the recent copy of The Catholic Historical Review.
@NYUpress
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Driving from Texas to Massachusetts via Deep South and East Coast over the next week. Going to keep a Confederate flag count. Surprisingly saw only 2 while driving across much of TX today. Might also need to count “Trump Won” and “Trump 2024” flags.
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My forecast is an accumulation of books and coffee today
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I may have opened my class on campaigns and elections yesterday with a clip from one of the more historic local elections in U.S. history...
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Attended a great webinar earlier hosted by
@camforum
on
@kkdumez
’s Jesus and John Wayne, with insights from
@kkdumez
,
@JemarTisby
, and Jon Butler. Covered everything from defining evangelicalism to Constantine!
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Thrilled to see out in print the ABQ article T. Laine Scales and I wrote on the ties between Southern Baptist women and Nannie Helen Burroughs!
@ABHistSociety
#amrel
#twitterstorians
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My go-to this morning in class when teaching on early 20c Protestant fundamentalism and biblical interpretation...
#amrel
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Eager to teach an undergrad course this fall on religion and American culture. My books are in; now just need students.
#AmRel
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It's too early in the semester to have my desk look like this 😐
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Unfortunately, couldn’t make it to
#ASCH23
, but stoked to see my book did! And in great company with
@jncthehistorian
. Special thanks to
@teiwhittaker
for sending.
@NYUpress
#amrel
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This view never gets old. Boston skyline from Wollaston Beach.
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Biden’s reference to Isaiah 6:8 follows a long history of Biblical appropriation to sacralize military policy.
#civilreligion
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I feel like this is sending the wrong signal as you enter my apartment.
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One perk to being an
#AmRel
historian and teaching at a Christian college is all the primary sources you find in the "free books" box...
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As many of us face end-of-the-semester and pandemic stress, remember to extend grace and “if possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Romans 12:18
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James Baldwin understood the burden of history: "perhaps the life of the world is held together by invisible chains of memory and loss and love....And we can only repossess them in our minds. Perhaps this is what the old folks meant...when they counseled us to keep the faith."
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On the bright side of Zoom teaching, got to meet a student’s two young children in their Spider-Man pajamas during class this morning.
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Honored to have my book reviewed in
@ChristianCent
!
@NYUpress
While right-wing Christian nationalism includes anti-immigrant fervor as a bedrock principle, Pruitt shows how even a diminished liberal Protestantism can find a prophetic path through welcoming diversity. Robert Shaffer reviews Nicholas T. Pruitt.
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My first book sighting on Twitter!
Really a treat to get this in the mail. Happy book launch day,
@nickphistory
! Very much looking forward to reading.
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It was such a pleasure to discuss my research and new book on this podcast with
@Skylar__Ray
and
@Erik__Lundeen
!
@NYUpress
#amrel
The first half of our conversation with
@nickphistory
, Assistant Prof. at Eastern Nazarene College, is up! We hear some great reflections on the grad school journey & begin a discussion of the mainline Protestant relationship to immigration.
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Sitting at a restaurant on a Friday night. Near my table sat four families, one Asian American and another African American. One spoke what I think was Spanish/Portuguese and the other Russian. As I walked out, I passed three women in hijabs entering. This is the American dream.
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What is the Oxford comma if not common sense persevering
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Sitting in a pew box in Old North Church...good thing that churches are no longer divided along class lines...😒
#AmRel
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