Title: African American Christian worship /
Authors: Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-
Publisher: Abingdon Press,
Year: 2007
Subjects: African American public worship
Abstract: "In this update to her 1993 classic, Melva Wilson Costen again delights her reader with a lively history and theology of the African American worship experience. Drawing upon careful scholarship and engaging stories, Dr. Costen details the global impact on African American worship by media, technology, and new musical styles. She expands her discussion of ritual practices in African communities and clarifies some of the ritual use of music in worship. In keeping with recent congregational practices, she provides orders of worship suitable for a variety of settings."--Jacket.
Contents: Preface: A call to worship -- A theology of African American worship -- The African religious heritage -- Worship in the invisible institution -- Praise house worship -- Rituals, sacraments, and ordinances -- Origins and practices of African American denominations and congregations -- How music, preaching, and prayer shape contemporary African American worship -- Worship as empowerment.