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Record Nr.

UNINA9910255350403321

Titolo

The Black Church Studies Reader [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Alton B. Pollard, Carol B. Duncan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Palgrave Macmillan US : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2016

ISBN

1-137-53455-9

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XX, 335 p.)

Disciplina

277.3/0808996073

Soggetti

Religion and sociology

Christianity

Religions

Social Aspects of Religion

Sociology of Religion

Religion and Society

Biblical Studies

Comparative Religion

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Sommario/riassunto

The Black Church Studies Reader addresses the depth and breadth of Black theological studies, from Biblical studies and ethics to homiletics and pastoral care. The book examines salient themes of social and religious significance such as gender, sexuality, race, social class, health care, and public policy. While the volume centers around African American experiences and studies, it also attends to broader African continental and Diasporan religious contexts. The contributors reflect an interdisciplinary blend of Black Church Studies scholars and practitioners from across the country. The text seeks to address the following fundamental questions: What constitutes Black Church Studies as a discipline or field of study? What is the significance of Black Church Studies for theological education? What is the relationship between Black Church Studies and the broader academic study of Black religions? What is the relationship between Black Church Studies and



local congregations (as well as other faith-based entities)? The book's search for the answers to these questions is compelling and illuminating.