Title: W. E. B. Du Bois and the sociology of the Black church and religion, 1897-1914 /
Authors: Du Bois, W. E. B. 1868-1963; Wortham, Robert
Year: 2018
Subjects: African American churches; African Americans Religion; African American churches; African Americans Religion
Abstract: "Showcases a representative sample of classic studies on the Black Church and religion by a pioneer of American sociology." -- Back cover
Contents: Articles and book chapters on the Black Church and religion. The problem of amusement -- Farmville, VA, the Negro Church and social class -- The Negro Church in Philadelphia -- The development of a people -- Religion in the South -- The Negro in literature and art -- Poetry, prayers, editorials and opinions related to the Black Church and religion. Credo, litany at Atlanta and a hymn to the peoples -- Prayers for dark people -- Selected editorials and opinions on the Black Church and religion from The crisis -- Selections from The souls of Black folk. Of the faith of the fathers -- Of Alexander Crummell -- The sorrow songs -- Atlanta University conference studies addressing the Black Church. The Negro Church and social betterment -- Primitive Negro religion and the effect of transplanting -- Negro laymen and the Church -- Religious beliefs and practices among Atlanta's African American public school children -- The Black Church in Atlanta, 1902 and 1912 -- The Black Church and social reform.