Methodism in Wales, 1730–1850

In this free course, Methodism in Wales, 1730–1850, you will learn about a neglected strand of Welsh history and identity. By the mid-nineteenth century, Calvinistic Methodism had become the most popular religious denomination in Wales and a mainstay of Welsh national identity. Where did this new form of religion come from? Why did it become so popular? And how did it become so intertwined with ideas about Welshness? These are the questions this course will consider, and at the same time it will introduce you to some fantastic free online resources for learning about the history of Wales more broadly.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Introducing the course
• 1 Introducing the course
• 2 The rise of Methodism
• 2 The rise of Methodism
• 3 The Nonconformist context
• 3 The Nonconformist context
• 4 Nonconformity in figures
• 4 Nonconformity in figures
• 5 Two strands of Methodism
• 5 Two strands of Methodism
• 6 Calvinistic Methodism
• 6 Calvinistic Methodism
• 7 Welsh Chapels
• 7 Welsh Chapels
• 8 The Treachery of the Blue Books
• 8 The Treachery of the Blue Books
• 9 Religion and identity
• 9 Religion and identity
• 10 Newspapers as sources
• 10 Newspapers as sources
• Conclusion
• References
• Acknowledgements