This unit draws on historical and theological methodologies to explore the dynamics of belief and unbelief in 19th and 20th century Australia. It uses key metaphorical sites (‘home’, ‘church’, ‘war memorial’, ‘sports ground’, ‘fringe camp’, ‘pub’ and ‘town hall’) to examine Australian perceptions of ‘good’, ‘bad’ and ‘God’. Students should complete the units with a grasp of the historiography of religion in Australia and enhanced understanding of ‘the soul’ as a category of historical analysis. Students will hone skills in reading a range of historical and theological sources (including literary work and material culture), be able to formulate questions for independent research, and analyse the interplay of race, gender and culture in shaping and reflecting patterns of meaning and identity in Australia since 1788.