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So I'm definitely interested in studying Am Religious history from a history department. Which history departments do you think would afford me the best opportunities. Would I still get a chance to work with scholars associated with religion departments or divinity schools if I went through a history dept?

I'm interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in history, and I'd like to study Am. religious history. In terms of choosing a program, what are some places to consider? I want to go to a top history program, but it seems that a lot of religious history is being pushed more and more into religious, second tier institutions. Plus, the big names (Marsden, Noll, Hatch, Stout, ect) are reaching retirement age. The trouble is finding a good, respected department that also has a scholar devoted to christian history.